RECLINE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

recline

verb

Definition of recline

as in to tilt

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as in to couch

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Recent Examples of recline Each ergonomic Nuage seat fully reclines to improve circulation and reduce back pressure. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 Visitors lunged after volleyballs on a sandy court nearby, while others reclined in rows and rows of loungers. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2026 This one fully reclines for sunning your back and can also be adjusted to a more upright position for reading or watching the waves. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 The brand offers everything from skimpy string bikinis to fuller-coverage silhouettes, plus textured fabrics and playful colors that feel very current yet comfortable enough for reclining by the pool. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for recline

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In horizontal-review mode, the Court has struck down laws limiting slavery and child labor, establishing income taxes and minimum wages, and restricting corporations from tilting elections or firing workers for union activity.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The screen can tilt 20 degrees up or down, swivel right and left 15 degrees, and even rotate 90 degrees into portrait mode.

— Joe Salas August 28, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of tilt

Verb

His legal team couched the City Council’s move to weaken the mayor’s authority and strip him of privileges as a petty effort to unseat the youngest mayor in the city’s history, and one who has questioned their leadership.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
Although many tried to couch their complaints in critiques of the film’s historical inaccuracy, The Odyssey is a fantasy film that features magic and monsters.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of couch

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The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
The Weekly Pattern Turning to the weekly chart, RRC has been trading in an upward-sloping channel going back to late 2022.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of slope

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Dogs slept outside and got baths every six months and sometimes disappeared for three days and then came home smelling like Paris Hilton circa 2003, and no one asked any questions.

— Mimi Montgomery, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Some slept on the floors, others circulated in and out of the air conditioning, and a few children played and ate.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleep

Verb

Not long thereafter he was struck up to 11 times while napping.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
How Dominique Dillon Responded to Going Viral Her FOX13 colleague Ernie Freeman leaned into the humor with a Facebook post showing Dillon pretending to nap.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of nap

Verb

Their approach hinged on leaning into Frazier’s deadpan tone and taking the concept more seriously.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Starbucks leaned into the flavor for 2026, bringing back its pecan lineup with the Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte and Pecan Crunch Latte.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of lean

Verb

Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

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