over·win·ter
ˌō-vər-ˈwin-tər 
overwintered; overwintering; overwinters
: to last through or pass the winter
: occurring during the period spanning the winter
Examples of overwinter in a Sentence
Verb
The geese will overwinter in a warmer climate.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Containers with alliums should be planted in the fall and allowed to overwinter in a cool location.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
These plants typically germinate in the fall, overwinter, bloom in early spring and set seed.
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Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Verb
When overwintering indoors, keep it away from heat vents and cold drafts, and monitor for pests and reduce watering.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Containers with alliums should be planted in the fall and allowed to overwinter in a cool location.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
Adjective
The virus spends approximately ten months of every year locked inside dormant mosquito eggs that overwinter beneath leaf litter and snow, with little to no viral replication, so few new mutations enter the population.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
These plants typically germinate in the fall, overwinter, bloom in early spring and set seed.
—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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“Overwinter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwinter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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