as in to sleep
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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Recent Examples of hibernate
The club urged all owners to be mindful of when a turtle hibernates as that's when the animal's life functions slows.
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Why might the bear have attacked? Bears usually hibernate at this time of year: Black bears in Pennsylvania typically hibernate from late November through to March or April, depending on weather conditions and food availability.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The anonymous data gathered from our shopping stories shows that our readers also felt this tug-of-war between lofty aspirations and the urge to hibernate.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Due to a lack of hedgehogs, settlers in the new world began to rely on the groundhog, another small hibernating mammal.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
Why might the bear have attacked? Bears usually hibernate at this time of year: Black bears in Pennsylvania typically hibernate from late November through to March or April, depending on weather conditions and food availability.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The anonymous data gathered from our shopping stories shows that our readers also felt this tug-of-war between lofty aspirations and the urge to hibernate.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Due to a lack of hedgehogs, settlers in the new world began to rely on the groundhog, another small hibernating mammal.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernate
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On March 26, shortly after 1 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue in Milford on the report of a man sleeping at the wheel.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Messner lived in South Korea from ages five to ten, and fondly remembers getting up at 5:30 a.m. with her dad while the rest of the family slept.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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Mayor rests on bench at police station after DUI arrest She was later escorted out of the police station to an ambulance.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The straps: Your straps should rest comfortably on your shoulders without slipping off or digging in.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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The clip starts with Smith lounging in a Thai hotel swimming pool.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Goodrich leads all scorers with 39 points in the 106-98 loss at Chicago. 1972 — Wilt Chamberlain plays his last pro basketball game.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 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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They can be found romping (or dozing) in the zoo's snow leopard habitat.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Hibernate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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