How to Use bask in a Sentence
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verb- We sat basking in the sun.
- Tourists were basking on the beaches.
- He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.
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So why not bask in it rather than fear it?
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
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Look for the sun to come out, and get ready to bask in its rays.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
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Pope basked in their friendship.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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Bridges didn’t take this time to bask in his glory.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Watch wild sea lions bask in the heart of the city.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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The sun lifted over the trees and basked our faces in warmth.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Skinks don’t hang out and bask in the sun the way other lizards do.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2021
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When you’re done, take a dip in the pool or bask in the warm sun on the deck.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022
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Now his father is there to bask in his success.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 25 June 2026
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Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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The first one to solve the riddle gets to bask in their win the rest of the day.
—Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 13 Feb. 2023
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Just switch it on and let your skin bask in the overnight hydration.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Marie Claire, 7 Apr. 2021
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Cole hadn’t come to sit quietly and bask in praise, though.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
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Shop this brand’s fan-favorite pieces and get ready to bask in the warm sun—in style.
—Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2021
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But, at least for a day, Toronto can bask in an even record.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 23 June 2026
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There, viewers could even spot a seal or two basking on the rocky shore.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2020
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Some of us began to bask in the calm of slow mornings over a cup of matcha.
—Iyana Robertson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
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But for one day, anyway, the Rams could bask in the glow of a win.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022
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For those with the stomach to bask in the agony of defeat, take a look some memes.
—Emily Lane, NOLA.com, 15 Jan. 2018
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Keep the canopy open to bask in the full sun, or extend it to enjoy the cool shade.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
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Gaga waved, blew kisses, and basked in the sun as the boat zipped all over the water.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2018
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No doubt Trump is basking in the glow of success.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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Take a seat in this smooth chair to bask in the rays of the sun, take a quick nap or catch up with a friend.
—Casey Clark, Forbes, 15 June 2021
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But the hate hasn't stopped James from basking in his moment.
—Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 9 May 2019
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Many of us yearn to be outdoors, to take to the road, to travel, to bask on a beach.
—Washington Post, 12 June 2021
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Light up your backyard this spring and bask in the warm glow of these Addlon string lights.
—Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2021
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