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“Receding” or “Reseeding”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

receding: (noun) a slow or gradual disappearance. (noun) the act of becoming more distant. (adjective) (of a hairline e.g.) moving slowly back.

reseeding: (verb) seed again or anew. (verb) maintain by seeding without human intervention.

Pronunciation

receding: r·ih·s·IY·d·ih·ng

reseeding: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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

Examples of “reseeding”

  • favor of a shorter playoff format.


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