ESTIVATE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

estivate

verb

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Definition of estivate

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. — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2019

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Verb

This is really a spot to escape for the weekend with your boo, or a couple of close friends who just want to veg out and drink and enjoy the scenery.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Just take care of your[self], and veg out.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of veg out

Verb

The menu, including Pickleball Palomas and other cocktails, is meant for kicking back at the pool before or after hitting the town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
No, gaming's not the first or even the second target for these machines, but plenty of demanding users will want to kick back with their machines now and then.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of kick back

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President James Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau, died by hanging about five months after he was convicted of murder.

— USA Today, USA Today, 17 June 2026
On Monday, May 18, a 7%-illuminated crescent will hang about two degrees from Venus, with Jupiter about 20 degrees above.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 May 2026

Definition of hang about

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September and October are generally among the highest months for livestock losses to grizzlies, which are feeding heavily before hibernating for the winter.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026
The caterpillars typically hibernate under leaves, rocks or plant debris and survive temperatures at minus 90 degrees, according to the NWS.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hibernate

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The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
My conversation partner returned, somehow unable to bum even a single cigarette from anyone at this party.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of bum

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Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Definition of doze

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There are also three on-site dipping pools ranging in temperature, perfect for lounging about and taking in the sights of the nearby Looking Glass Arch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of lounge

Verb

The price of computers and smartphones would skyrocket as electronic manufacturers idled their factories.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
In August, Silfab briefly idled production and later furloughed some workers because of production material shortages the company said would last three to four weeks.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

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