1
as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
a tyrannical father who used the dinner hour to baste his children for their many perceived shortcomings
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2
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
basted the thief with a stick while he cried out for help
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Recent Examples of baste
Halibut Costa* At Costa* in Charleston, fresh halibut is brined, dried, and basted in early spring garlic, served with BBQ squid, English peas, and pancetta.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Toss with some of the reduced basting juices, and then grill or broil at high heat until the meat begins to crisp and caramelize.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, continuously coating and baste the chicken in the sauce, until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Toss with some of the reduced basting juices, and then grill or broil at high heat until the meat begins to crisp and caramelize.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Known as a clothing fixer, micro stitch tool, or basting gun, this lightweight gadget of many names doesn’t require batteries, electricity, or a bulky sewing machine to quick-fix popped stitches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, continuously coating and baste the chicken in the sauce, until sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baste
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But the Spirit pilots did not respond immediately, leading the testy air traffic controller to scold them repeatedly.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Galligani, 55, remembers her mother as a perfectionist in the kitchen who would often scold her more free-spirited daughter for making a mess while cooking.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Astro came up to Mars and immediately sniffed him and then started licking him.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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As the credits roll, audiences see several Hashiras navigating the creepy castle while licking their wounds.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kenji lectures on the difference between Japanese static views of ruins versus Western dynamic interpretations and carries the memory of past earthquakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The same woman Don had been lecturing about beer.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fairfax County Public Schools has been accused of hiding the allegations.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Water, despite its familiarity, still hides phases and behaviors waiting to be uncovered.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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There is a form of right-of-center liberalism that is content with status hierarchies, that is very unhappy with anything that makes people feel reprimanded.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), threatened networks to reprimand Kimmel.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said Wednesday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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Heavy rain advisories remain in place for much of the northern Philippines as Ragasa’s outer bands continue to lash the country, with further risks of flooding and landslides possible in Luzon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Lulgjuraj, who is attempting to draw a grassroots versus establishment contrast in the race, criticized Bouchard for advocating on behalf of his son.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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The couple have also criticized Netanyahu for not doing enough to free the hostages.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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By then, the fire had burned more than a thousand acres, and the winds were starting to whip; smoke blotted out the setting sun, and the power in the area was down.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Video from Camiguin Island, posted by the department, showed fierce winds and ocean water whipping past houses onto a residential street.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Baste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baste. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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