reclines

Definition of reclinesnext
present tense third-person singular of recline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclines
Verb
  • Are their head tilts just subconscious at this point?
    Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Mowing your lawn at a 4-inch height rather than scalping it at 2-inches tall tilts the competitive advantage in favor of the grass over the weeds.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This Southern Whiskey-Cola Cake leans into the vanilla and warm spice flavor of the classic drink.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Meals are included—dinner at the Rustic Grill leans into comfort food done well, with plenty of shareable dishes, while breakfast and brunch feel more flexible.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There are seven room types, including a sprawling executive suite and a large family room that sleeps three people.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • When someone with sleep apnea sleeps on their back, there’s a risk of their airways collapsing, which can impede their ability to breathe, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 1 Apr. 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
  • 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
  • The whole experience inclines the young awabi to neither homing nor roaming.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Reclines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclines. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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