as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday
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Recent Examples of bask
Shulman and Hathaway took a moment to bask in the glow of the actress' first Oscar win for her performance in Les Misérables at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Plant yourself along the two miles of pristine white sand beaches, bask in the butterfly garden, or explore the 28 miles of trails and the nature center.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Keep the canopy open to bask in the full sun, or extend it to enjoy the cool shade.
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Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory.
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Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Plant yourself along the two miles of pristine white sand beaches, bask in the butterfly garden, or explore the 28 miles of trails and the nature center.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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
Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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One of its earliest central promises was to relax Howard’s gun laws.
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Allow the ribs to rest at room temperature while preparing the smoker.
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Norway, which rested starter and fan-favorite Erling Haaland for its group play finale against France on Friday, June 26, is looking to reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 1998.
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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