While he was thus amusing her in the noon-day heat, with their flocks around them reposing in the shade, Chloe imperceptibly fell asleep.
Source: tatoeba (6212525)
Reposing
Synonyms for "reposing" (141 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Strong matches (42)
Related words (70)
Noun(19 words)
procumbentproneprostratepushing up daisiesquiescentquietrecliningrecumbentreleasedreposefulrestfulrestingresting easyresupinesaintedsecludedsequesteredsequestratedshelteredsleeping
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smitten with deathsmoothsprawledsprawlingspreadstillstill as deathstillbornstillishstillystoicstolidsubsidingsupinetaken awaytaken offtranquilunagitatedundisturbedunmovedunperturbedunruffledunstirringuntroubledwaningwith the lordwith the saintswithout lifewithout vital functions
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
resting object
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accumbent, asleep, asleep in jesus, at rest, bereft of life.
- Sentence evidence is available for reposing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "reposing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "reposing"
Keep "reposing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "reposing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "reposing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "reposing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Collocations
16 entriesin reposeplace of reposerepose confidencerepose faithrepose inrepose onrepose trustreposeful demeanorreposing bodyreposing figurereposing marblereposing posturereposing remainsreposing statueresting placestate of repose
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
As the whirl of dust drew nearer to the solitary bluff upon which the two castaways were reposing, the canvas-covered tilts of waggons and the figures of armed horsemen began to show up through the haze, and the apparition revealed itself as being a great caravan upon its journey for the West.
Source: tatoeba (6310894)
The large herds of cattle feeding and reposing under the trees gave an air of civilization to the scene.
Source: tatoeba (12377285)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "reposing"?
Closest matches include accumbent, asleep, asleep in jesus, at rest, bereft of life.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "reposing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.