hibernate
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It’s a time to hibernate, rest and nourish yourself in preparation for the year of parties ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Rats do not hibernate, so when exposed to the cold, it can kill them outright or result in them producing fewer pups, as baby rats are known – which in turn slows population growth.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
Though fence lizards don’t hibernate, they become sluggish in winter, which is why these days, warmed by the sun and driven by the urge to mate, they’re once more appearing all over.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that, after infecting a person, tend to hibernate in the body.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2025
As a polar bear, Duane was not obligated to hibernate.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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