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Recent Examples of recline
Be mindful of others when reclining your seat, storing baggage, or navigating the aisle.
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Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Although the chair back reclines with the pull of a lever, the seat doesn't tilt.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Relax mode reclines your seat and fills the screen with soothing landscapes and sounds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Finally, there’s the sweetest design, with Halsey reclining on a floating half-moon as two of the dancers do a romantic pas de deux.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2025
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Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Although the chair back reclines with the pull of a lever, the seat doesn't tilt.
—PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
Relax mode reclines your seat and fills the screen with soothing landscapes and sounds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Finally, there’s the sweetest design, with Halsey reclining on a floating half-moon as two of the dancers do a romantic pas de deux.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recline
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Probably not, but these are already Democratic-leaning states that could tilt toward a big, blue blowout if the political environment for Trump and the Republicans doesn't improve quickly.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The windfall represents a dramatic departure from the collegiate body’s longstanding amateur model but could level a playing field that was tilted away from the Terps, according to coach Michael Locksley.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 July 2025
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Carrie Underwood also stepped outside her comfort zone, hesitantly providing critical feedback (but always couching it with praise, of course).—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Trump responded with a social media post that, although couched in his characteristically unconventional terms, offered an off-ramp from the crisis.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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The building, constructed largely of brass and glass, slopes downward from west to east.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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The home sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood, positioned at the bottom of about 2 acres of sloping land off a narrow public road.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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If Yoro is deployed on the left, then Amorim might be inclined to play Mazraoui at right centre-back, given his experience and comfort when defending the wings.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Not every rider prefers to tap a card, and they won’t be inclined to regardless of what technology is introduced.—
Miroslav Katsarov,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Innerspring, hybrid and gel foam mattresses all provide breathable space to let your body cool while sleeping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The villas, which are smart, modern, white structures with pools, sleep two to eight.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Vance, who was in Ohio touring a steel plant Monday, leaned into the out-of-control crime narrative when asked about the fight in Cincinnati.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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In fact, about 20 million Medicaid beneficiaries lean Republican.—
Anahita Dua,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Flotsam and Jetsam are most active in the early mornings and evenings, but can be observed napping and sunning in the afternoon, zoo officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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And there are lots of shaded seating areas for napping littles and breastfeeding families.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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Republicans are angling to chip away at the Voting Rights Act, as Democrats renew a long-shot push to broaden the landmark law that turns 60 next week.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
31 July 2025
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This week, Hamas and Israel have both been angling to put more pressure on each other, says NPR's Emily Feng.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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“Recline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recline. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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