RECLINE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

recline

verb

Definition of recline

as in to tilt

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as in to couch

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Recent Examples of recline Visitors lunged after volleyballs on a sandy court nearby, while others reclined in rows and rows of loungers. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2026 This one fully reclines for sunning your back and can also be adjusted to a more upright position for reading or watching the waves. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 The brand offers everything from skimpy string bikinis to fuller-coverage silhouettes, plus textured fabrics and playful colors that feel very current yet comfortable enough for reclining by the pool. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 May 2026 Better than even a Miller Lite for cutting grass, reclining in a hammock, watching baseball, or anything summer. — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for recline

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The divide between scholars and critics seems in part a matter of whether the balance should tilt toward Nolan or Homer.

— Hillel Italie, Fortune, 20 July 2026
French dreams of the yellow jersey never really got going, but Julian Alaphilippe did win two stages and the polka dot jersey, a precursor to his valiant and oh-so-close GC tilt the following year.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of tilt

Verb

Yet every bit of critique was couched as serving a larger goal for both of them.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 June 2026

Definition of couch

Verb

The device lacked its battery, turning it from an electronic measure of distance and slope into a set of binoculars.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Beyond the road lie much smaller buildings organized in neat rows made up of a jumble of hard angles—porch steps, open windows, sloping roofs—that seem to spring spontaneously from the ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of slope

Verb

Keegan was desperate to awaken the sleeping Tyneside beast and get Newcastle back to the top flight and immediately announced himself to his adoring new fanbase, scoring the winning goal on his debut against Queens Park Rangers at St James’.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Kalanchoe Don’t sleep on succulents for bold blooms in vibrant colors.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Definition of sleep

Verb

Cherington was also talking to the Houston Astros, who wanted controllable starting pitching but weren’t inclined to trade big-league hitters.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Fans couldn’t bully Stearns into keeping Pete Alonso around, so why would he be inclined to listen to fans about Lindor?

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of incline

Verb

In 2023, he was found napping across a Hobart driveway for hours, blocking a local woman from getting to work, and was relocated after people and dogs began harassing him at another beach.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Kids in pre-K-3 are still napping for the most part, and how does that work with alarm bells going off for the high school students to transfer classrooms?

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Definition of nap

Verb

And though Chiles has been disappointing so far, there’s still some potential there, especially if Kelly figures out a way to lean into his strengths.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Malibu Named after Olympic surfing champion Duke Kahanamoku, this classic Malibu spot leans Hawaiian and East Asian.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 22 July 2026

Definition of lean

Verb

Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

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