RECLINE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

recline

verb

Definition of recline next

as in to tilt

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as in to couch

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Examples of recline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web She was also shot doing handstands beside the cheeses, cartwheeling in their presence, and reclining next to a large chunk of parmesan, with tantalizing flakes where it had been hewn off from the reel. —

Julia Buckley, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024 Perry Farrell is reclining with a vitamin IV inserted into his left arm, talking about the reunion of Jane’s Addiction, a band that redefined rock music the ‘80s and ‘90s, and offering a stream-of-thought commentary about his music and the state of the world. —

Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024 Sitting with improper posture: Positions that involve leaning back or reclining while seated can force your body into unnatural positions that can add pressure to your tailbone. —

Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 Off the coast of Mazatlan, Mexico, passengers were perched on loungers, reclining on beach towels and lining the railings of Deck 14 with cameras on tripods at the ready. —

Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recline

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