Receding

Synonyms of receding

• withdrawn
• retreating
• pulling back

Antonyms of receding

• approaching
• advancing
• progressing

Collocations of receding

hairline

Frequency: 70 %

His receding hairline was becoming more noticeable.

economy

Frequency: 65 %

The receding economy led to job losses.

shoreline

Frequency: 60 %

The receding shoreline indicated the effects of erosion.

glacier

Frequency: 50 %

The receding glacier was a sign of global warming.

gums

Frequency: 45 %

The dentist noticed receding gums during the check-up.

Idiomatic Expressions for receding

• Phrase: receding gums
  Meaning: the condition where the gums pull back from the teeth, exposing more of the tooth and root
  Usage: She went to the dentist to address her receding gums.