as in to sleep
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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Recent Examples of hibernate
Due to a lack of hedgehogs, settlers in the new world began to rely on the groundhog, another small hibernating mammal.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Genetic samples collected via cheek swabs and analyzed using qPCR revealed that telomeres in hibernating lemurs not only avoided shortening but actually grew longer.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
While some bees hibernate through the winter, others try to manage business as usual.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Pollinators and wildlife often hibernate in old leaf litter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Genetic samples collected via cheek swabs and analyzed using qPCR revealed that telomeres in hibernating lemurs not only avoided shortening but actually grew longer.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
While some bees hibernate through the winter, others try to manage business as usual.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Pollinators and wildlife often hibernate in old leaf litter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernate
Verb
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Chapin, Kernodle's boyfriend, was sleeping over at the time.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There's a step before planting strawberry seeds in soil: Seeds need to be chilled to improve germination.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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An early, brutal cold swept through the Interlake, chilling the earth before tens of thousands of snakes could reach the warmth of their underground dens.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to rest or reflect (ME), or offer thoughtful feedback to a colleague (WE), changes your impact without extending your workday.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now the steps have planters with juniper bushes on top for aesthetics — and to keep fans from lounging there.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The image shows the daddy-son duo lounging on the sofa with Jack’s legs draped over his famous Dad’s.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He's surrounded by a charming and intense stable of doctors, nurses, EMTs, and patients played by Tracy Ifeachor, Shawn Hatosy, Supriya Ganesh, Patrick Ball, Fiona Dourif, and Taylor Dearden.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whitaker is played by Gerran Howell, who carried the title role on the CBBC's Young Dracula (2006–2014) before appearing on NBC's Emerald City (2017) and Hulu's adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 (2019).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don’t forget to say hi to Gobber in his workshop, alongside his dozing dragon, Grump.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Despite downing a large coffee early in the morning, by the afternoon, Aaron was dozing in the waiting room.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Hibernate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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