as in slept
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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In practice, these behaviors had little measurable impact on how long or how well kids slept, except that screen use delayed falling asleep slightly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Just steps from the skinny green rowhouse where his wife and two young sons slept, footsteps quickened in the crosswalk behind Zeek, pounding the asphalt.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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The judge stated that the policy chilled political speech and constituted ideological retaliation.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until well chilled.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Having their main players rested and healthy when the season officially begins makes sense.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Combs' defense team called no witnesses and rested their case after roughly 20 minutes, while prosecution called myriad ex-employees, former collaborators and other acquaintances within the rapper's orbit.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the action took place, the fashionable crowd lounged on the beautifully landscaped outdoor dining area, grazing on the pies and taking pictures of the sea.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Throughout their trip, Gomez and her friends lounged on the beach and dressed up in matching sweatsuits.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Like Nabers, Beckham played college football for the LSU Tigers, and like Nabers, Beckham began his NFL career as a first-round draft pick for the Giants.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mickey agreed, and Jimmy said Morgan played a great game.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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So Ronny sat up front while Cali dozed in the back, and the trio didn’t speak as the truck cut through the morning.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The number-crunching bureau at the Labor Department is one of many government agencies idled by the shutdown.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the site is idled, Olsen said, workers receive their normal paychecks, and some have undergone training to learn new skills.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Hibernated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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