reclining 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of recliningnext
as in recumbent

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reclining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of recline
1
as in leaning

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2
as in sleeping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reclining
  1. recumbent
  2. leaning
  3. tipping
  4. napping
  5. angling
Adjective
  • There's even a SELF Home Fitness Award-winning recumbent bike from Merach on sale for $200 less than usual.
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Ben Kilner View 10 Images View gallery - 10 images Traversing the width of Scotland in a canoe would be a challenge in and of itself, as would traversing it on a recumbent tricycle.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of recumbent
Verb
  • That’s now changing, with North American manufacturers leaning into emerging technologies to compete on new fronts, including precision, sophistication, speed, efficiency and creativity.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since your brain is already wired to connect, leaning into that tendency offers multiplicative potential.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaning
Verb
  • Culturally, humankind has the moon to thank for inspiring the birth of religions, helping civilizations keep time and tipping the outcomes of brutal wars.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so reveals the real destination of the link in question, so tipping you off to any fraudulent intent.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of tipping
Verb
  • The conflict reached a boiling point when the mother-in-law was caught feeding the baby a bottle with Froot Loops mixed in after the mom had been napping.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of napping
Verb
  • The team is now angling for the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Raskin, of Maryland, is leaving the post and angling to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of angling
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