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“Receding” or “Reseeding”

receding / reseeding are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

receding r·ih·s·IY·d·ih·ng

  • nouna slow or gradual disappearance.
  • nounthe act of becoming more distant.
  • adjective(of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back.

reseeding

  • verbseed again or anew.
  • verbmaintain by seeding without human intervention.
Usage

Examples in context

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“receding”

  • …heavy tephra-tinged rain fell, finally receding between 11 and 17 April.
  • …20,000 years ago, when the receding Laurentide Continental Glacier dammed it…
  • …a wig, which covered his receding hairline, and a suit, both…
  • …marking left by lava after receding, was observed by the Apollo…
  • …acid rocks, snow gullies and receding glaciers.
  • …lower lip; small and slightly receding chin during childhood.
  • But since this galaxy is receding from Earth, the present comoving…
  • Other indicator words include "receding", "in the mirror", "going the…

“reseeding”

  • …favor of a shorter playoff format.

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