How do you use Reclining in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like recumbent or motion, plus the exact meaning.
Reclining in a sentence
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Reclining meaning
- Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.
- Bending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.
Using Reclining
- The main meaning on this page is: Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position. | Bending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.
- Useful related words include: accumbent, decumbent, recumbent, unerect.
- In the example corpus, reclining often appears in combinations such as: reclining in, or reclining, the reclining.
Context around Reclining
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 13 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Reclining
- In this selection, "reclining" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, quietly, relaxed, large, chair, feature and bed stand out and add context to how "reclining" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and a reclining bed that and and large reclining nude. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "reclining" sits close to words such as abdicated, acme and afcfta, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with reclining
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Terry G appears relaxed, reclining in his chair. (8 words)
Even without using its reclining feature, this seat was wonderful. (10 words)
The kids were reclining against their dams in the cool barn. (11 words)
Dr. Zaregarizi assessed cardiovascular function (BP, heart rate, and measurements of blood vessel dilation) while nine healthy volunteers, 34 years of age on average, spent an hour standing quietly, reclining at rest but not sleeping, or reclining to nap. (39 words)
Nicole Russell has opened up the Honey Bee Healing Hut in Blaketown, where people can visit a shed she's fitted out with a vaulted ceiling, and a reclining bed that sits atop four beehives. (35 words)
Nevertheless, the profile appeared, accompanied by a picture of Patel, dapper in a black kurta and white pyjamas, reclining in a chair on the lawns of his New Delhi residence at 23, Willingdon Crescent. (34 words)
What are the ethics of seat-reclining on a long-haul flight? (12 words)
Example sentences (20)
Dr. Zaregarizi assessed cardiovascular function (BP, heart rate, and measurements of blood vessel dilation) while nine healthy volunteers, 34 years of age on average, spent an hour standing quietly, reclining at rest but not sleeping, or reclining to nap.
Albeit, another time, it incorrectly suspect me of napping — although I had been reclining and not moving for a while which presumably confused the algorithms.
At around 15:30 hours, all the family members were reclining in their small hut used as a kitchen when it was set alight by the lightning.
From here, I settle into the reclining chair, cover myself with a blanket and throw pillow and try to relax.
In his New York house, Epstein kept a somewhat disturbing portrait of Clinton dressed in Monica Lewinsky's famous blue dress and heels, and reclining in the Oval Office.
Nicole Russell has opened up the Honey Bee Healing Hut in Blaketown, where people can visit a shed she's fitted out with a vaulted ceiling, and a reclining bed that sits atop four beehives.
Now, I rock my newborn to sleep in this almost every night and it’s so smooth, and the reclining feature doesn’t wake her up when I close it.
Terry G appears relaxed, reclining in his chair.
This reclining hot chocolate has every right to look as satisfied as they do, with a handsome cream quiff, cute little boots, and a festive red body dotted with stars.
Delectorskaya was the model for many famous canvases by Matisse’s including The Blue Eyes, The Romanian Blouse, Woman In Blue and Large Reclining Nude.
Entitled “The Female Divine,” it would be a reclining corpulent nude, reveling in her own fleshy abundance.
Even without using its reclining feature, this seat was wonderful.
Holidaymakers in the business class section alerted cabin crew when they saw smoke coming from under one of the reclining seats.
Nevertheless, the profile appeared, accompanied by a picture of Patel, dapper in a black kurta and white pyjamas, reclining in a chair on the lawns of his New Delhi residence at 23, Willingdon Crescent.
Özer said that on the Roman coins, the Penkalas River is depicted as a reclining man.
Several of them told CNN in December that reclining is rude, particularly for passengers seated in economy class who already have restricted leg room.
The kids were reclining against their dams in the cool barn.
Then there’s the statement piece that dominates in the NGV foyer (where the much-loved reclining Giant Buddha was last time) – mind-boggling and awe-inspiring in a different way.
What are the ethics of seat-reclining on a long-haul flight?
Becoming a member is mandatory to stay here, but for a seriously reasonable price you'll get a (tiny) booth, reclining chair, hot and soft drinks, miso soup and toast.
Common combinations with reclining
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- reclining in 7×
- or reclining 5×
- the reclining 5×
- and reclining 5×
- reclining seats 5×
- reclining on 5×
- reclining at 3×
- reclining chair 3×
- reclining nude 3×
- reclining to 2×