reclines

Definition of reclinesnext
present tense third-person singular of recline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclines
Verb
  • The coordination hubs within states will need to triage gaps in basic AI fluency, such as using AI for daily life, to more advanced AI proficiency that tilts more towards skill development for using AI at work or building AI systems and infrastructure.
    Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • The sturdy kickstand tilts through 90 degrees and it can be rotated to portrait mode and stand safely that way.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Each of their characters has their foibles but neither ever leans unlikable.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 June 2026
  • Gavin, 13 at the time, leans his head on Jackson’s shoulder and holds his hand.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Add that tent and the $5,100 six-seat Crew Cab upgrade, and the Paragon drives and sleeps a total of six people.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
  • Created by Mindy Kaling, it’s set in New York, the city that never sleeps, not in order to party, but to get something on somebody’s desk first thing in the morning.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, the playbook is straightforward – identify a problem, then propose an overly restrictive governing scheme that couches the political favoritism as a beneficial expansion of the regulatory state.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Savoy Brown also wore Manolo Blahnik heels with a Hanut Singh ring.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • These sultry heels have a subtle pink hue like the Elisabet Tang heels, as well as eye-catching hold hardware on the back.
    Jordan Julian, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
  • In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The moon’s clash with Venus inclines you to projections.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
  • It is rated to handle inclines up to 50% (27°) and is designed to tackle soft soil, mud, exposed roots and molehills without constant intervention.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Reclines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclines. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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