recline
verb (used without object)
to lean or lie back; rest in a recumbent position.
reclining
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present participleof recline.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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
Clinton swimming with Ghislaine Maxwell in one undated photo; reclining in the hot tub next to the person whose face has been blacked out.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
It projects great image quality, comfortable, reclining leather seats and best-in-class speakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 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
There was a small rocket ship reclining upon a hilltop nearby.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
