- present participle of hibernate.
hibernating
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He has the Bruins 4-0 and has roused their hibernating fan base and infused it with hope and belief and good vibes — everything that’s lacking from Riley’s program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
As hibernating animals, marmots put on weight before winter.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
"Minimizing disturbance to bats when they are hibernating or raising young is critical," Loeb said.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2024
Finally, the researchers wanted to understand the changes that occur at the protein level during the different hibernating phases.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024
I remember what Chicho taught me about perspective and all of a sudden the winter seems beautiful to me, a time of hibernation and waiting, just like I’ve been hibernating and waiting.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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