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reclining



NOUN
lying down
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
sitting up standing


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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

It projects great image quality, comfortable, reclining leather seats and best-in-class speakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

Dress warmly and take a blanket or reclining chair to get comfortable, and let your eyesight adapt to the dark.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

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

In the corner, Vern sat in a reclining chair, covered in a large, baby-blue blanket.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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