as in sleeping
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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Recent Examples of hibernating
They overwinter in the caterpillar stage by hibernating in leaf litter.
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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
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
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One of my clearest memories from the early 1970s is visiting relatives and sleeping on a pull-out couch in their library.—
Literary Hub
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mafi found the medium-firm mattress to be comfortable and supportive not only for sleeping, but when sitting near the head of the bed to read as well.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For instance, females tend to have a resting heart rate that is five beats faster per minute than that of males.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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At the time, conventional wisdom was that reducing inflammation, along with resting, would reduce pain and hasten healing.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Whether running to the store, heading to a workout class, or simply lounging on the couch, comfy leggings are my go-to athleisure look.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Inside the bothy is a kitchenette, dining and lounging areas, and a mezzanine bedroom.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The hilarious video shared in June by @kayleighmaven, shows the Maine Coon briefly enjoying a sunbeam before suddenly changing his mind and deciding to assault his canine sibling, who was just chilling on the floor nearby.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Resort activities such as chilling by the pool, swimming in the sea, lounging on the beach, or jogging on the running path around the peninsula are a given.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs also were playing without rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals, who is recovering from an injury.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Hibernating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernating. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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