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Recent Examples of hibernation
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
What is the word for summer hibernation?
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 May 2026
After waking up from hibernation, the bears had gained weight and strength and were ready to be released.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Sure, Josh’s seasonal arc becomes finding a new mate before the next hibernation, but the episodic stories soon settle into all-too-familiar rom-com cliches, without enough contrast from the animal’s POV to provide much enlightenment for the human audience.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
But both teams trail this year’s Carolina Hurricanes, who will emerge from an 11-day hibernation on Thursday to face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The warning comes as bears across the country exit hibernation and set out in search of food.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Some northern regions also reported in April more than four times as many sightings as last year as the animals emerge from hibernation, local media said.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Leave the Leaves Many pollinators overwinter in old leaf litter and making garden beds too tidy too soon can interrupt their life cycle and remove hibernation and nesting spots.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
What is the word for summer hibernation?
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 May 2026
After waking up from hibernation, the bears had gained weight and strength and were ready to be released.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Sure, Josh’s seasonal arc becomes finding a new mate before the next hibernation, but the episodic stories soon settle into all-too-familiar rom-com cliches, without enough contrast from the animal’s POV to provide much enlightenment for the human audience.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
But both teams trail this year’s Carolina Hurricanes, who will emerge from an 11-day hibernation on Thursday to face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The warning comes as bears across the country exit hibernation and set out in search of food.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Some northern regions also reported in April more than four times as many sightings as last year as the animals emerge from hibernation, local media said.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Leave the Leaves Many pollinators overwinter in old leaf litter and making garden beds too tidy too soon can interrupt their life cycle and remove hibernation and nesting spots.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernation
Noun
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The labor market may be rousing from its slumber.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The warning signs in men include snoring while women often experience unrefreshing slumber, daytime fatigue or feeling exhausted despite spending enough time in bed.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Earlier this month, Rudy was suddenly hospitalized with pneumonia, sinking into a coma before recovering.—
John Avlon,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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On her wedding day, her former boss and lover, Bill (David Carradine), kills the entire wedding party and leaves Beatrix in a coma.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Andersen didn’t dress in Game 4 and was listed as a healthy scratch; Brind’Amour said after the game that Andersen, who’d played every minute of the postseason until Game 3, needed a rest.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Valkyries signed the 6-foot-4, former Stanford standout to a rest-of-season contract on Sunday, also waiving forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda in a corresponding move.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But there are so many other travel accessories that can make a flight feel more restful or indulgent, including a silk sleep mask, a comfortable neck pillow, or a phone stand.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Where did the hypnosis fail to work?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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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.—
Louis Bury,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Hibernation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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