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as in leaning
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as in sleeping
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Recent Examples of reclining
Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Anton Radchenko, a lawyer and the chief executive of AirAdvisor, told the Times that the woman could bring a small claims lawsuit against the airline, pointing to two cases where passengers won money over a non-reclining seat in India and a disappointing business class cabin in New Zealand.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclining
Adjective
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Her sessions include riding the recumbent bike, which is reclined to support the lower back, for two 30-minute stints, reaching about three miles both times.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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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
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That track became a fast smash and kicked off a years-long winning streak for the alternative-leaning hard rockers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Early results showed Swiss voters were leaning against it.—
Jamey Keaten,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Ridgetop is a larger option, sleeping up to 18 guests with six bathrooms as well as six private bedrooms, each sleeping up to three people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Franklin says warning signs of caregiver strain can include chronic fatigue, anxiety, irritability, difficulty sleeping and emotional withdrawal.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Just like its predecessor, the prequel series is dedicated to an violent, world-tilting war for the Iron Throne.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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Additionally, make sure to lightly stomp before heading into overgrown areas, as this helps alert any snakes snoozing in the shade of your presence.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Gehry’s signature style included sloping walls and shining metallic façades.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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The exterior got fresh paint, but what didn’t change was the bones of the building, with its sloping roof and façade brightened by many windows.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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But, during the close and intense matchup, the president appeared to be caught napping in his seat.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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The pair posted more photos of their bundles of joy over the next month, including one of the twins napping in matching Knicks jerseys next to a basketball, and another of the new parents cuddling their babies at home.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Off a rollout, Nix hit his former Oregon teammate slanting toward a front pylon.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Oct. 2025
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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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“Reclining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclining. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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