over·win·ter
ˌō-vər-ˈwin-tər 
overwintered; overwintering; overwinters
: to last through or pass the winter
: occurring during the period spanning the winter
Examples of overwinter in a Sentence
Verb
The geese will overwinter in a warmer climate.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
As cold weather approaches, the Asian beetles, an invasive species often confused for the native ladybugs, seek out places to overwinter.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
Or transfer the plant to a pot to overwinter indoors.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
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Verb
Growers in chilly climates need to dig up tender bulbs, like dahlias, gladiolus, and ranunculus, in fall and overwinter the bulbs indoors to keep these plants safe from severe cold.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
As cold weather approaches, the Asian beetles, an invasive species often confused for the native ladybugs, seek out places to overwinter.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Insects and their brethren use that leaf litter as cover and habitat to help them overwinter.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
Or transfer the plant to a pot to overwinter indoors.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
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“Overwinter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwinter. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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