den
verb
denned; denning
: to live in or retire to a den
polar bears den in ice caves or snowdrifts
: to drive into a den
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The previous owners had dug a foundation under only half of an addition, leaving a sheltered space that proved irresistible to a denning bear.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Grizzly bear populations are active and expanding, and understanding their behavior — from denning through spring emergence with cubs — is an essential part of staying safe and respectful in bear country.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
His most recent role was in the German TV movie, Mordlichtern- Tod auf den Färöer Inseln, which premiered in 2025.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
And after mating season comes denning season.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Grizzly bear populations are active and expanding, and understanding their behavior — from denning through spring emergence with cubs — is an essential part of staying safe and respectful in bear country.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
His most recent role was in the German TV movie, Mordlichtern- Tod auf den Färöer Inseln, which premiered in 2025.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
And after mating season comes denning season.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Den.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/den. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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