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as in leaning
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as in sleeping
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclining
Adjective
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Wayward wastes absolutely no time getting started with an episode that features a midnight kidnapping, a murder, and Toni Collette riding a recumbent bike like some modern-day Wicked Witch.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Multiple versions are also available, including recumbent bikes for people with mobility issues and bikes with a seat back for people with low back pain.—
Tim Petrie,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, Pennsylvania and Democratic-leaning Minnesota would each lose one, while swing states Arizona and Georgia would each gain one.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The October friendlies could present a window into who Marsch is leaning towards for his starting lineup and who might stay on the bench for most of the tournament.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Avoid sleeping on your stomach While this position can open up airways for struggling snorers, it's often associated with its potential downsides, Wermter says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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And this is supposed to be sleeping time.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lifting the controller and swinging it swiftly down hammers steel at Atsu’s family forge, gently pulling the trigger urges a campfire’s tendrils higher, while tilting it this way and that lowers mushrooms further into that fire for cooking.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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In finance, insurance, and professional and business services, employers are tilting toward experienced hires and a falling share of postings requiring less than three years’ experience.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, beginning in mid-2023, when PSX finally stopped moving lower and began to rally, those same averages flipped from sloping down to sloping up.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on a sloping hillside parcel spanning almost a third of an acre, the flat-roof abode offers four bedrooms and three baths across roughly 2,500 square feet on two levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In footage shared on social media, verified by Reuters, the large bridge can be seen slanting to one side with people below.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sun slanting through tree line.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now, the cat and dog duo can spend all their time playing and snoozing side by side.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, astronomers hope future observations will help shed light on these snoozing star factories.—
Shreejaya Karantha,
Space.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But now, Israel—Washington’s closest regional ally—crossing such a red line has shaken confidence in America’s willingness to keep the regional balance from tipping dangerously out of control.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The short answer is tipping isn’t expected at most all-inclusive resorts, as gratuities are typically included in the overall price of your package.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Reclining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclining. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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