- present participle of hibernate.
hibernating
Example Sentences
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As hibernating animals, marmots put on weight before winter.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
With such an abundant year-round supply of snacks there’s a risk that bears could skip hibernating altogether if they become reliant on human food sources, the department said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
My default seems to be crawling into myself and hibernating with warm, soft-baked Pillsbury chocolate chip cookies with a glass of oat milk.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2025
Cook: This spicy, smoky chili is perfect after a long day skiing — or hibernating.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
“I looked in on them about ten minutes ago, Father. They’re both sleeping like hibernating squirrels. It’s not likely that they’ll wake until evening.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
