1
as in leaning
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2
as in sleeping
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclining
Adjective
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Among the cyclists on the trail Tuesday was Larry Matthews, 72, of Sardis in Saline County who had brought his recumbent trike to ride.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2025 -
To improve both strength and endurance, McClellan will keep doing leg lifts at the gym and hopes to get a recumbent trike to ride in his neighborhood.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Dec. 2015
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Conservatives have complained for years that platforms like Facebook and YouTube disproportionately censor right-leaning viewpoints.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Reclining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclining. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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