reclined; reclining
: to cause or permit to incline backwards
Examples of recline in a Sentence
She was reclining on the sofa, watching TV.
The theater has reclining seats.
He reclined his seat so that he could nap more comfortably.
Recent Examples on the Web
Way Day’s smaller lounge options include this chair that has wheels to move it around easily and this 60 percent-off option that can recline for a peaceful sunbathing experience.
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Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Chatting over Zoom from his Casablanca home, Toto reclines back in his gaming chair with a stack of his favorite records and a hash joint dangling from his lips.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2024
Lewandowski, 33, is a frequent subject — portrayed in one work reclining in a field and in another standing nude in a bathroom.
—Coco Romack, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Here’s what to know about the service: The planes
Model: The wide-body, three-class Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft will each have 354 seats across three cabins.
Seats: Leather seats that recline flat will be provided to First Class and Business Class travelers.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024
The two generations standing, reclining in lawn chairs or perched atop coolers in Zach Miller’s driveway and garage represent Mad Cow Angry Beaver, a competitive barbecue team with a rich legacy and several wins to its credit.
—Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
What Could Be Better Large gaps in the design may stop you from fully reclining on it.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Grayton Beach: The Relaxed Village with Nowhere to Be
If a typical beach town is laid-back, then Grayton Beach is fully reclining—in a hammock, with an ice-cold margarita in hand.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
An Instagram post captures Gomez reclining on a green couch during the music video shoot, highlighting her impeccable accessorizing skills.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Chatting over Zoom from his Casablanca home, Toto reclines back in his gaming chair with a stack of his favorite records and a hash joint dangling from his lips.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2024
Lewandowski, 33, is a frequent subject — portrayed in one work reclining in a field and in another standing nude in a bathroom.
—Coco Romack, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Here’s what to know about the service: The planes
Model: The wide-body, three-class Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft will each have 354 seats across three cabins.
Seats: Leather seats that recline flat will be provided to First Class and Business Class travelers.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024
The two generations standing, reclining in lawn chairs or perched atop coolers in Zach Miller’s driveway and garage represent Mad Cow Angry Beaver, a competitive barbecue team with a rich legacy and several wins to its credit.
—Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
What Could Be Better Large gaps in the design may stop you from fully reclining on it.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Grayton Beach: The Relaxed Village with Nowhere to Be
If a typical beach town is laid-back, then Grayton Beach is fully reclining—in a hammock, with an ice-cold margarita in hand.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
An Instagram post captures Gomez reclining on a green couch during the music video shoot, highlighting her impeccable accessorizing skills.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Recline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recline. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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recline
verb
re·cline
ri-ˈklīn 
reclined; reclining
1
: to lean or cause to lean backwards
2
: repose entry 1 sense 2, lie
reclining on the sofa
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