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
No doubt Trump is basking in the glow of success.
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Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
After completing the simple three-step routine, the actress basked in the glow of her hydrated skin.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
Having managed him in winter ball and tracked his tumultuous career, the Red Sox manager how much Sunday meant to the right-hander and had encouraged him to bask in the glow.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
After completing the simple three-step routine, the actress basked in the glow of her hydrated skin.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
Having managed him in winter ball and tracked his tumultuous career, the Red Sox manager how much Sunday meant to the right-hander and had encouraged him to bask in the glow.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bask
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
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The Athmile Wide-Leg Sweatpants, which shoppers love for traveling, running errands, and relaxing at home, have a super-soft fleece lining and pockets big enough for smartphones.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Take time to relax and enjoy yourself.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Right guard Dominick Puni (knee) returned after missing Wednesday’s session, as did running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams who had that practice off to rest, as usual.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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City have four home games in this period, with a trip to Swansea in the Carabao Cup between Gameweek 9 and 10 being a natural opportunity for Pep Guardiola to rest some players.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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