as in to sleep
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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Recent Examples of hibernate
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.
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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
Until she’s asked to prolong her stay on board of a research vessel for a whole winter, as scientists study the first people ever known to hibernate.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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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
Until she’s asked to prolong her stay on board of a research vessel for a whole winter, as scientists study the first people ever known to hibernate.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernate
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Within four hours of going to sleep, he was found unconscious and not breathing by Wallace.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Amid a crackdown on outdoor sleeping by Miami Beach police, the city’s unsheltered homeless population was 105 in an overnight count by the Homeless Trust in January, a 31% decrease from a year earlier.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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Willem Dafoe is also chilling by the bar, which has since closed as everyone starts shuffling to their seats.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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The adults chill and maybe have a High Noon and some chips while the kids play and look for sand crabs and boogie board and climb the rocks.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Technology Stack Enabling Change Modern checkout systems rest on sophisticated technology infrastructure that enables unprecedented customization and flexibility.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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During deep sleep, your brain rests and replenishes its energy to help with your memory.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a photo shared on Instagram, the duo is seen smiling into the camera while lounging backstage.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the on-site restaurant, Shirley’s, the hotel also has a seasonal rooftop lounge with views of Old Petersburg.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also, Foley dealt with concussion symptoms and never played in the NHL.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Blades Brown has continued to make headlines despite not playing in this week's Cognizant Classic.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 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 14 Mar. 2025.
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