estivating

variants or aestivating
present participle of estivate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for estivating
Verb
  • With the sockeye population swimming back to the Sea, chubbed up grizzlies find a cozy spot for hibernating as Arctic temperatures drop.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The internet star has made a habit out of sharing the aftermath of her wild nights out on TikTok, hibernating under hoodies and ordering food to fill her stomach.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Styled with chic flip flops, Howie's woman demonstrates that kicking back on a getaway can also be a style statement.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to all the driving thrills, Porsche Ice Experience is also about kicking back, enjoying fine dining, fireside conversations, and a genuine sense of camaraderie among fellow Porsche-loving participants and instructors.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For example, students in Australia led a successful initiative to improve air quality around their schools by having parents cut down on engine idling time.
    Ana Santos Rutschman, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
  • When a motivated consumer still feels unconvinced, the market is idling in the wrong gear.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Understand the difference between roosts, feeds, and loafing spots.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Matching sets remove the daily challenge of having to coordinate an outfit and are comfortable for a day of lounging or working from home.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • None is more important than what’s been kicking around for at least six decades, a project to bolster California’s north-to-south shipments of water by bypassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • That’s what was bumming him out.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • To be this close over and over is really bumming me out.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Estivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estivating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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