as in to sleep
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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Recent Examples of hibernate
What makes thousands of people layer up and venture out in temperatures that cause some animals to hibernate?
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
The instinct to hibernate and withdraw during winter can make engaging in self-care activities more challenging compared to the warmer seasons.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The stands at Northwest Stadium were jammed with burgundy and gold-clad fans, many of whom hibernated in recent seasons because of the dreck occurring on and off the field.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
This stood in contrast to the spurious but widely held belief that swallows hibernated during winter months.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
The instinct to hibernate and withdraw during winter can make engaging in self-care activities more challenging compared to the warmer seasons.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The stands at Northwest Stadium were jammed with burgundy and gold-clad fans, many of whom hibernated in recent seasons because of the dreck occurring on and off the field.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
This stood in contrast to the spurious but widely held belief that swallows hibernated during winter months.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernate
Verb
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For example, twitching was one side effect of the drug, but the patients slept under heavy blankets.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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The stabbing spree kicked off around 9:30 a.m. Jan. 1, when Jamar Banks, 52, was sleeping on an uptown No. 2 train, prosecutors said.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Generally, any drinks that include citrus, cream liqueurs or milk and those that need to be chilled, like a basic martini, call for use in a shaker.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Or, will some be happy to relax during daily trail rides or to simply chill on the porch?—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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This break does come at a perfect time for the Blackhawks to have Jason Dickinson rest his ankle injury and potentially have him back after only missing a handful of actual games.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Today, Florida is sliding into secrecy at an alarming pace, and the blame rests squarely with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state agencies following his lead.—
Bobby Block,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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Rounding it all out are the private grounds, which host several alfresco spaces ideal for lounging and dining amid the enveloping flora and fauna.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Pillow Cat No surprise here—comfy Pillow Cat loves lounging around the bedroom.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2025
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Sunoco has played a substantial role within NASCAR, not just as a fuel provider, but also through various sponsorships.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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The game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will be played Sunday in New Orleans.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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They can be found romping (or dozing) in the zoo's snow leopard habitat.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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Shelter dog Teddy recently went viral when TikTok user Brittany Fleming posted a short clip of the dozing dog to her account, @brittanyfleming9, on November 29.—
Tim Ryan,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Hibernate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernate. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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