winterize
verb
win·ter·ize
ˈwin-tə-ˌrīz 
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter or winter use and especially resistant or proof against winter weather
winterize a car
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They are winterizing their cars by adding antifreeze and putting on snow tires.
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Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Texas officials have since passed laws requiring energy sources, including natural gas wells and wind turbines, to be winterized.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 11 June 2024
Or adapt these candles for other holidays by winterizing them in blue, dark green, or maroon frosting colors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
The best time to winterize the pool is when outdoor temperatures consistently dip between 60 and 65°F.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Texas officials have since passed laws requiring energy sources, including natural gas wells and wind turbines, to be winterized.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 11 June 2024
Or adapt these candles for other holidays by winterizing them in blue, dark green, or maroon frosting colors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
The best time to winterize the pool is when outdoor temperatures consistently dip between 60 and 65°F.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Winterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winterize. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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winterize
verb
win·ter·ize
ˈwint-ə-ˌrīz
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter
winterize the car
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