reclined; reclining
: to cause or permit to incline backwards
Examples of recline in a Sentence
She was reclining on the sofa, watching TV.
The theater has reclining seats.
He reclined his seat so that he could nap more comfortably.
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There are dozens of reclining chairs with individual power ports (Marzullo says these were added with irregular operations in mind) and a sensory room that can be unlocked by a Delta employee for special-needs travelers that need a calming environment.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Sydney Sweeney is inexplicably reclining and also buttoning up her jeans.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
According to Maude Morin, a registered dietitian with Canada’s JM Nutrition, those with the condition should steer clear of high-fat or acidic foods, avoid reclining after meals, wear loose clothes, and drink plenty of water to clean the mouth.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025
The intimate artwork, featuring a man reclining in bed with his female partner standing in front of him, was handed back by Germany following a diplomatic effort, the police said in a statement.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 July 2025
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Sydney Sweeney is inexplicably reclining and also buttoning up her jeans.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
According to Maude Morin, a registered dietitian with Canada’s JM Nutrition, those with the condition should steer clear of high-fat or acidic foods, avoid reclining after meals, wear loose clothes, and drink plenty of water to clean the mouth.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025
The intimate artwork, featuring a man reclining in bed with his female partner standing in front of him, was handed back by Germany following a diplomatic effort, the police said in a statement.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 July 2025
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“Recline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recline. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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recline
verb
re·cline
ri-ˈklīn 
reclined; reclining
1
: to lean or cause to lean backwards
2
: repose entry 1 sense 2, lie
reclining on the sofa
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