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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estivate
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This is something Kang was championing — badass characters who also veg out on the couch without makeup on.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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And while humans tend to veg out on the couch, canines typically only watch for short periods.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Over a bite to eat, everybody kicked back and chatted it up a little.—
Jay Glennie,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Expect appearances from local brewers, live music, games and food – plus lots of funnily dressed dogs kicking back after their big show.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The hot air just hangs about, causing the dish to cook unevenly with some spots nearly raw and others burnt.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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In 2019, city employees began hanging about 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street every October.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There's no need to hibernate inside when winter's chill arrives.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Although the animals are usually hibernating by now, a shortage in their primary food source—beechnut, chestnut, and oak acorns—may be preventing them from entering their deep slumber as usual.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
17 Dec. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was bummed out by Tech’s decision.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Democrats’ most visible strategy appears to be trying to bum a few bucks from the grassroots—when the grassroots’ greatest power is in protest, boycott, and other unified mobilization efforts.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The most determined had already claimed the coveted places at the front of the line, spending the night dozing in their cars, renouncing beds and pillows for hard reclining seats and hungry patience.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Dec. 2025
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The sketch also took aim at Donald Trump's health with a portrayal of the president dozing.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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This chair makes an ideal lounging spot for reading or watching television, thanks to its supportive foam construction.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Later, the women were in a idling vehicle when Brown allegedly left his Jeep, walked toward them and fired at the car, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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David McNew / Getty Images Marquez helped convert Pasadena's fire fleet to renewable diesel fuel so that his crews wouldn't keep breathing in the emissions from idling trucks.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Estivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estivate. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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