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
Some of us began to bask in the calm of slow mornings over a cup of matcha.
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Iyana Robertson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The Carolina Panthers are basking in the glow of a 30-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Ready to put on your apron, light a candle, and bask in the soon-to-be fall weather?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny's shows felt like a space for fans and the people of Puerto Rico to sing, dance, unwind and bask in their cultural pride.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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Iyana Robertson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The Carolina Panthers are basking in the glow of a 30-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Ready to put on your apron, light a candle, and bask in the soon-to-be fall weather?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Bad Bunny's shows felt like a space for fans and the people of Puerto Rico to sing, dance, unwind and bask in their cultural pride.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
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Outside, guests can relax by the fire pits, stroll along the river, and, in the evening, enjoy a complimentary wine and beer reception.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the Carmel area, the trail passes a cool play space and Midtown Plaza, where the family can play a little ping-pong or corn hole, grab a bite to eat, or just relax on the bench swings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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To facilitate even heating, let food rest for a few minutes after cooking.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Whereas the prosecution spent more than six weeks presenting its case against Combs, the mogul's defense did not call any witnesses to the stand and rested its case in under 30 minutes.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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