hibernations

noun

plural of hibernation
as in slumbers

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  1. sleeps
  2. rests
Noun
  • In games, where a single thread can handle the bulk of the workload but take frequent short sleeps, this should prevent it from having to rapidly adjust its frequency and maintain high performance.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • Newer to Flockhill are the villas (sleeps 2-4 people); Sugarloaf restaurant, which offers a seasonal set tasting menu; and a wellness spa with a gym, yoga studio, cedar sauna, and hot and cold plunge pools.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
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Noun
  • Some perspective on just how unique that figure is rests inside the TruMedia database, which goes back to 2000.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • OpenRouter’s worth rests on routing that stays indifferent to who owns the router.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Hibernations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hibernations. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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