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Recent Examples of recumbent
The recumbent chair and whining drill, the blinding lights and masked faces overhead, the needle, the spit basin, and the X-ray film clamped between your teeth—every detail seems designed to inflame our fears.
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Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Plus, recumbent bikes are the better choice for folks recovering from an injury.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 July 2025
Horses need at least 30 minutes of recumbent sleep each day to fulfill REM requirements.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Among the cyclists on the trail Tuesday was Larry Matthews, 72, of Sardis in Saline County who had brought his recumbent trike to ride.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
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Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Plus, recumbent bikes are the better choice for folks recovering from an injury.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 July 2025
Horses need at least 30 minutes of recumbent sleep each day to fulfill REM requirements.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Among the cyclists on the trail Tuesday was Larry Matthews, 72, of Sardis in Saline County who had brought his recumbent trike to ride.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recumbent
Adjective
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Their horizontal flows push magnetic field lines toward the edges of the cells, creating a web of strong magnetic regions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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If your dog is prone to excessive barking, dog behaviorist Cesar Millan has some suggestions to fix that.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Lie prone on the mat with your arms stretched overhead.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The highways stretch out flat, winding around small cattle farms and churches.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Keep your back flat against the wall with your shoulders back and your head in a neutral position.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Recumbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recumbent. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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