1
as in leaning
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2
as in sleeping
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclining
Adjective
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Horses need at least 30 minutes of recumbent sleep each day to fulfill REM requirements.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025 -
Plus, recumbent bikes are the better choice for folks recovering from an injury.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the end, leaning toward Cunningham felt like the right move because there’s real value in carrying a heavier responsibility while helping your team soar past expectations.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Reclining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reclining. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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