as in sleeping
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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Recent Examples of hibernating
As the creatures head out in search of food and are no longer hibernating, the organization issued a warning following recent attacks.
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Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
If your grill has been hibernating for a few months, start with a deep clean using a wire-free brush and vinegar.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Schlosstein pictured hosting dinner parties in the dining room and lounging with her dog, Milo, on the terrace, as well as working from the office and hibernating in the library.
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Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Some bears spent the colder months hibernating under Lake Tahoe-area homes.
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Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Those threats include boat strikes from propellers slicing through shells, being caught in fishing nets, shoreline development, tree removal reducing natural cover, de-icing bubblers that give otters access to hibernating turtles, and climate change.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
In the wild, boreal toads survive harsh winters by essentially hibernating.
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Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Her sadsack solution on the path towards healing from their bad breakup – beyond getting day drunk and hibernating in her apartment with junk food – includes poring over memories of her own past lousy relationships, in addition to Insta-stalking Kaylinn.
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Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Maybe the Grizzlies have been hibernating for most of the last 10 years.
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Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
If your grill has been hibernating for a few months, start with a deep clean using a wire-free brush and vinegar.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Schlosstein pictured hosting dinner parties in the dining room and lounging with her dog, Milo, on the terrace, as well as working from the office and hibernating in the library.
—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Some bears spent the colder months hibernating under Lake Tahoe-area homes.
—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Those threats include boat strikes from propellers slicing through shells, being caught in fishing nets, shoreline development, tree removal reducing natural cover, de-icing bubblers that give otters access to hibernating turtles, and climate change.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
In the wild, boreal toads survive harsh winters by essentially hibernating.
—
Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Her sadsack solution on the path towards healing from their bad breakup – beyond getting day drunk and hibernating in her apartment with junk food – includes poring over memories of her own past lousy relationships, in addition to Insta-stalking Kaylinn.
—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Maybe the Grizzlies have been hibernating for most of the last 10 years.
—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernating
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Bed bugs typically stay within a few feet of their food source, which is usually sleeping people or pets.
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There are some other features to keep in mind when considering a sleeping pad, air mattress or camping cot.
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The movie ends with a shot of the girls sitting by the pool, with Sonya’s head resting on Coley’s shoulder.
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The pieces can be separated to create extra resting space during meal prep or repurposed as vessels for nuts or olives at your next happy hour.
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Based on the Los Angeles and Atlanta terminals, travelers on domestic flights typically spend one hour lounging before going through security, and those on international flights take about 90 minutes, Porter said.
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Beautifully landscaped, it shifts from shallow lounging areas suitable for children into deeper sections for proper swimming.
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But the effect on small businesses has been chilling, with thousands simply halting trade with the EU altogether, and still more considering it.
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Ice bags and cold towels may make players feel cooler, but experts say briefly chilling a small patch of skin does not necessarily pull much heat from the body’s core.
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Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.
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A little walk to Ayu Bakehouse, especially in the early morning while most of the neighborhood is still dozing, is a great start to the day.
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Ella Bruccoleri may be playing a Bennet sister on TV, but the actress wasn’t always a fan of Jane Austen.
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According to court documents, Zimmerman was playing golf at the hotel's course throughout the day with friends.
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“Hibernating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernating. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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