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also aestivate
as in to veg out
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Recent Examples of estivate
Depending on the species, African lungfish estivate after burrowing into the soil to find permanent moisture, or even secreting their own comfy mucus onesie.
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2019
Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estivate
Verb
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Making the choice to be social is especially difficult at the end of an exhausting day when your impulse may be to veg out on the couch.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Plus: What better way for locals to veg out during a stressful election season than with some grade-A on-screen drama?—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
19 Sep. 2024
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In season 3, spa manager Belinda Lindsey (Natasha Rothwell) kicks back with a copy of Thomas Erikson’s Surrounded by Narcissists.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mini cocktails are also available for that kick back to work.—
Bar One Lounge ,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2024
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The big picture: The nine-block shopping district got its own Art Deco-style sign on Monday, which now hangs about 25 feet in the air over Cary Street by Burtons Grill & Bar.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
1 Oct. 2024
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Genetic samples collected via cheek swabs and analyzed using qPCR revealed that telomeres in hibernating lemurs not only avoided shortening but actually grew longer.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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While some bees hibernate through the winter, others try to manage business as usual.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fans were still bummed that he was reassigned to minor-league camp.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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For more on Nintendo Switch 2, check out our Switch 2 game wishlist and learn why we’ll be bummed if Switch 2 lacks these features.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Despite downing a large coffee early in the morning, by the afternoon, Aaron was dozing in the waiting room.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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They can be found romping (or dozing) in the zoo's snow leopard habitat.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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Adorned with crocheted edges and festive tassels, this sunny hammock will be the best place to lounge on a lazy afternoon or stargaze on clear summer nights.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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Our picks include sets perfect for traveling, running errands, or lounging in the house.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Cleveland-Cliffs — The steel producer declined 1.2% after a report from the Minnesota Star Tribune said Cleveland-Cliffs would temporarily idle two factories, resulting in hundreds of job cuts.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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In court papers, top CFPB officials have said the agency remains committed to meeting its obligations under the law, rejecting arguments that by idling the majority of the agency's staff and canceling the bulk of its contracts, the Trump administration is violating the law.—
Douglas Gillison and Daniel Wiessner,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Estivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estivate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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