- present participle of recline.
reclining
Example Sentences
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At a pagoda in the suburb of Amarapura, a statue of a reclining Buddha emerges from a carefully arranged pile of brick rubble, its face respectfully cleaned.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
A third undated snap shows the former US president reclining in a hot tub beside someone whose face is blacked out to protect their identity.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Parents who plan ahead and bed-share more safely may avoid falling asleep accidentally with a baby in the most unsafe of situations — a reclining chair or sofa.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025
The box is carved with scenes of the labors of Hercules, while the lid is decorated with monumental reclining figures of the deceased.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025
Boo-Da, Boo-Da MiSSS SScott shows photographs of the S shape ofVietnam, of green mountains and long beaches, of a statue of the Buddha reclining.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
