winterize
verb
win·ter·ize
ˈwin-tə-ˌrīz 
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter or winter use and especially resistant or proof against winter weather
winterize a car
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They are winterizing their cars by adding antifreeze and putting on snow tires.
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
Espresso is also a smart way to winterize stripes, which tend to be a summer staple.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The brand has taken its beloved Oca Low Tops and winterized them with the addition of an ultra-plush faux shearling interior lining: the Oca Therma Low Tops.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Winterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winterize. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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winterize
verb
win·ter·ize
ˈwint-ə-ˌrīz
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter
winterize the car
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