hibernating

present participle of hibernate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hibernating 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 The single-elimination tournament is held as hibernating bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 They overwinter in the caterpillar stage by hibernating in leaf litter. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 However, while ground squirrels are hibernating, their vasopressin levels jump, but the animal still doesn’t drink. Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernating
Verb
  • Earlier this year, Black celebrated the birth of another son, who was sleeping peacefully at home as Black recounted his story.
    Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • There is no headboard, but when placed against a wall or in a corner, there’s still plenty of space to lean and lounge when not sleeping.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • CFMoto is not resting on its laurels, having just recently revealed its first-ever inline-four sports motorcycle.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 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
  • While this criticism is overstated, as a lot of his books have bone-chilling finales or thematically rich conclusions, there are certainly a lot of stories where he's failed to land the plane.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Ready to dive into the bone-chilling world of The Conjuring?
    Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rookie Anthony Belton, playing right tackle for an injured Zach Tom, had a holding penalty that negated a 39-yard touchdown to Jayden Reed.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But there is something to getting in a room and all playing music together, which is what that record was born from.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Hibernating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernating. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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