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also aestivate
as in to veg out
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Recent Examples of estivate
Depending on the species, African lungfish estivate after burrowing into the soil to find permanent moisture, or even secreting their own comfy mucus onesie.
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2019
Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2019
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Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
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This isn't only a place to veg out, though.Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
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The trip was kicked back to 2024 and delayed again this October because of Hurricane Milton, reinforcing a sentiment among Africans that their continent is still low priority.Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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And when you're done cleaning, be sure to kick back and relax fireside with $10 off a tabletop Mesa Solo stove.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
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Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: The nine-block shopping district got its own Art Deco-style sign on Monday, which now hangs about 25 feet in the air over Cary Street by Burtons Grill & Bar.Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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Be especially aware of your surroundings in these areas and give animals their space to hibernate.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Do bats migrate or hibernate in the winter? Not all bats hibernate.Sarah Ann Dueñas, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Jan. 2024
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That’s part of being in a friendship, seeing what’s going to bum them out.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
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Some observers called it a step toward a deal, albeit one that will leave many bummed out.Axios, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
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By late afternoon, Fernandez is dozing in his chair, mouth agape, hands clasped in his lap.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Captain Son Heung-min, deputising for Dominic Solanke as the striker, doubled the lead 11 minutes later by dispossessing the dozing Jordan Pickford and stroking home inside the box.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
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The Gym People leggings feature thick, stretchy fabric that’s great for workouts, lounging, or running errands.Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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The four spend their leisurely days lounging by the pool, drinking cocktails and basking in the sun: a postcard ready image of what a multi-ethnic French family can look like.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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By that time, most of the people who came to watch had cleared the sales floor for the more inviting environs of their idling black cars or their reserved table at Mr. Chow.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Next: Friday at No. 7 Orange City University (8-2) Evans: (6-4) 137: idle.Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Estivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estivate. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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