as in to sleep
to be in an inactive state
bears hibernating in their dens
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Recent Examples of hibernate
However, while ground squirrels are hibernating, their vasopressin levels jump, but the animal still doesn’t drink.
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Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
Interestingly, the researchers infer that early primates may have survived freezing winters by hibernating like bears do today – slowing down their heart rate and sleeping through the coldest months to save energy.
—New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2025
Clusters of genes found in humans match those that hibernating animals like mice use to power down during lean times, a new study has found.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 31 July 2025
This the conclusion of research from University of Utah that suggests hibernating animals' superpowers could lie dormant within our own DNA and could potentially be unlocked to improve our health.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
Interestingly, the researchers infer that early primates may have survived freezing winters by hibernating like bears do today – slowing down their heart rate and sleeping through the coldest months to save energy.
—New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2025
Clusters of genes found in humans match those that hibernating animals like mice use to power down during lean times, a new study has found.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 31 July 2025
This the conclusion of research from University of Utah that suggests hibernating animals' superpowers could lie dormant within our own DNA and could potentially be unlocked to improve our health.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hibernate
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Council President Elliot Payne, who voted against the motion, said during the meeting that approximately 60 people are sleeping overnight at the encampment.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed Korea’s first homegrown Liquid Air Energy Storage system, which uses surplus electricity to chill air into liquid, store it, and later release it to generate power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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While this criticism is overstated, as a lot of his books have bone-chilling finales or thematically rich conclusions, there are certainly a lot of stories where he's failed to land the plane.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, Demi Moore never rests on her style laurels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Marlowe, lounging behind Frizer, grabbed Frizer’s dagger and struck him in the head; Frizer snatched it back and returned the compliment.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Personalized itineraries While some guests are perfectly happy to lounge by the pool or swim in the ocean, others may want to explore.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fashion and sociology experts say that, when examining the significance of any bold fashion statement such as Robbie's, context plays an important role.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Yankees played an integral part in the remembrance of 9/11.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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So Ronny sat up front while Cali dozed in the back, and the trio didn’t speak as the truck cut through the morning.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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In yet another post showing the dog — which appears to be a miniature dachshund — dozing on a rug by a fireplace, Evans revealed that her name is Lala.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Hibernate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernate. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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