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Recent Examples of hibernation
These fish enter a hibernation-like state when the water temperature drops below 45 degrees, lying inactively on river and lake bottoms until spring warms things again.
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Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
At 26 years old, Ellis could be a nice fit on a rebuilding team, such as Brooklyn, or one emerging from hibernation, such as Utah or Washington.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
But the private Texas Central project is in hibernation due to skyrocketing costs before construction ever started.
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Baruch Feigenbaum,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
Warmth and access to human food can shorten hibernation too, and where that happens the active season runs longer, into more of the months people are outside.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
When spring comes, the queen emerges from hibernation and begins to build a new nest.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Five orphaned black bears from Nevada, El Dorado and Calaveras counties survived winter hibernation and were healthy and active following an experimental rehabilitation effort, California wildlife officials said.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The Rockies have had a nasty habit this season of scoring early only to see the offense go into hibernation.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
At 26 years old, Ellis could be a nice fit on a rebuilding team, such as Brooklyn, or one emerging from hibernation, such as Utah or Washington.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
But the private Texas Central project is in hibernation due to skyrocketing costs before construction ever started.
—
Baruch Feigenbaum,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
Warmth and access to human food can shorten hibernation too, and where that happens the active season runs longer, into more of the months people are outside.
—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
When spring comes, the queen emerges from hibernation and begins to build a new nest.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Five orphaned black bears from Nevada, El Dorado and Calaveras counties survived winter hibernation and were healthy and active following an experimental rehabilitation effort, California wildlife officials said.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
The Rockies have had a nasty habit this season of scoring early only to see the offense go into hibernation.
—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernation
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.
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Another casualty of the post-game celebration was a 17-year-old boy beaten into a coma outside a bar near Madison Square garden.
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After spending five days in an induced coma, which was intended to help preserve his heart and brain, Chris showed small signs of recovery when he was removed from life support.
Noun
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The Porsche ultimately came to a rest on the roadway and caught fire.
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Non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR, is a term coined by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman.
Noun
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With movie audiences drifting off to TV, studio release schedules featured torpor-inducing fare like A Man For All Seasons or The Alamo.
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San José, the Costa Rican capital, in all its throughways and recreation spots, transforms into an emotional terrain through which all the existential torpor and dislocation reverberate.
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Simply wrap your hair around the flexible rod, go to sleep, and wake up with a head full of curls without wasting time getting ready.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
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Where did the hypnosis fail to work?
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Paglen traces magickal attempts to mold reality back to midcentury covert operations such as the CIA’s infamous MKUltra program—the one exploring mind control through electroshock therapy, hypnosis, and LSD.
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“Hibernation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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