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Recent Examples of hibernation
Including Broadcom and Marvell for good measure to reinforce the idea that despite the scary geopolitical headlines the semis have simply been in winter hibernation, are starting to wake up and will likely run free again as the snow and geopolitical tensions finally melt away.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Deep sleepers will appreciate the gradual wakeup call from a large catalog of alarm sounds, and an alarm volume that reaches decibels capable of reviving a bear from its hibernation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Seth MacFarlane‘s Ted series has emerged from hibernation for season two.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Boise summer concert season is emerging from hibernation.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In the fall, at a time when bears should be gearing up for winter hibernation with their offspring, the Arizona Department of Game and Fish dropped off five emaciated cubs in the span of a month.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Bears generally go into hibernation to save energy and resources—but that’s not always the case.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Deep sleepers will appreciate the gradual wakeup call from a large catalog of alarm sounds, and an alarm volume that reaches decibels capable of reviving a bear from its hibernation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Seth MacFarlane‘s Ted series has emerged from hibernation for season two.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Boise summer concert season is emerging from hibernation.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In the fall, at a time when bears should be gearing up for winter hibernation with their offspring, the Arizona Department of Game and Fish dropped off five emaciated cubs in the span of a month.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Bears generally go into hibernation to save energy and resources—but that’s not always the case.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernation
Noun
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The 7-foot forward emerged from a season-long slumber at the most opportune time, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench after losing his starting spot to freshman Tae Simmons (eight points, eight rebounds).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ever since that fateful 1950s day in New Jersey when Steve Spielberg's father roused him from slumber to take a late-night rural drive out to watch a spectacular shooting star show, the legendary filmmaker has been fascinated with outer space and the mysteries of the cosmos.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The palette migrates into supremely comfortable guest rooms that are outfitted with custom dark wood furniture, coma-enducing beds, and classic marble bathrooms that include a 17-inch LCD TV embedded in the mirror.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Yet Grace is the one who wakes up in space, and this story emerges nonlinearly, narrative flashbacks like bursts of memory ripping through his brain, discombobulated after a long intergalactic coma.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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But Jokic’s rest minutes have turned into a slog late in the season, especially when opposing lineups have stretched the floor against Valanciunas.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This period of dormancy is referred to as torpor, as bears reduce activity and stay largely inside their warm dens.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Will his cannon shot across the bow of democracy rouse them from their torpor?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its extensive menu ranges from advanced biohacking and LED therapy to DNA testing aimed at identifying hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and nutritional needs, as well as bespoke sleep programming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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While drinking enough water is important, rigid daily targets without guidance can disrupt sleep or contribute to electrolyte imbalances if large amounts of fluid are consumed quickly.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 12-minute-long Rotation is about a therapeutic hypnosis ritual experienced by a young Ukrainian woman who shifted from civilian life to military service due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
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Composite sketches of a suspect were released after some witnesses, under hypnosis, claimed to have seen a man at the site of the Tim King abductions but those leads did not materialize.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Hibernation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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