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Answer: The intimate artwork, featuring a man reclining in bed with his female partner standing in front of him, was handed back by Germany following a diplomatic effort, Italy’s cultural heritage police said in a statement.
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Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 19 July 2025
Fully reclined, the seats, covered with light bedding and a blanket, felt closer to an actual bed than a hard cot.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
For the campaign, White posed in the brand's underwear and baggy jeans, reclining shirtless on a couch.
—Staff Author, People.com, 27 June 2025
There are dozens of reclining chairs with individual power ports (Marzullo says these were added with irregular operations in mind) and a sensory room that can be unlocked by a Delta employee for special-needs travelers that need a calming environment.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 19 July 2025
Fully reclined, the seats, covered with light bedding and a blanket, felt closer to an actual bed than a hard cot.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
For the campaign, White posed in the brand's underwear and baggy jeans, reclining shirtless on a couch.
—Staff Author, People.com, 27 June 2025
There are dozens of reclining chairs with individual power ports (Marzullo says these were added with irregular operations in mind) and a sensory room that can be unlocked by a Delta employee for special-needs travelers that need a calming environment.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recline
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Any telescope with at least 30x magnification will reveal Saturn's iconic rings, which are currently tilted about 3 degrees toward Earth.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Carlsbad police said the drone cameras are tilted toward the horizon and the sky, not the ground below, when traveling to and from an incident.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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The entire message was couched in the language of patriotism — but a belligerent, us-versus-them version of it.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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The honey does an admirable job of couching the rum’s heavy funk.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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It’s best explored by taking the cable car up the steep cliffs and wandering down the winding, sloping streets.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Oakmont is famous for its fast, sloping greens and thick rough, factors that have historically challenged even the best players.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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This new change may see the brand have to adjust its prices for US customers, and Nintendo may be inclined to do so given the demand for the console despite a higher price than the original Switch.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
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Many established plastic surgeons who spoke with KFF Health News and NBC News worry that chain surgery groups may be inclined to spend more effort on marketing and sales than on making sure their doctors are properly credentialed and capable of handling any complications that arise.—
Fred Schulte,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Sequins shimmer, laughter lifts, and strangers become dance partners under a sky that never sleeps.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After that, he was partially hospitalized, sleeping at home but receiving seven hours of therapy each day.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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The engaged couple even got cozy, with Holland, 29, seemingly spotting photographers and leaning into the Euphoria Emmy winner.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Brands like Stella McCartney and Chanel have been leaning into the fluid silhouettes trending this summer.—
Luz García,
Glamour,
8 Aug. 2025
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Soundproof windows and blackout curtains assure that infants and toddlers can nap without the sounds of whizzing emergency vehicles and everyone else can sleep soundly.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Begg's video, viewed more than 15.1 million times, ends with Lucky Chance settling into his new home: napping on the bed, exploring different rooms, and even getting to know Begg's dog, Link, as the owner introduces them through a glass door.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The tracks led north and east now, angling and twisting through the timber, across ravines and small draws, avoiding parks and passes, heading generally into the wind.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich addressed rumors that the band is circling a Las Vegas Sphere residency — as well as angling for the halftime show at next year’s Super Bowl — in an interview Wednesday with Howard Stern.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Recline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recline. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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