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
After skimo’s Olympic debut last week, the weird sport of running uphill in ski boots—then barreling downhill in children’s skis—is basking in a glow of cultural relevance that only the world’s biggest competition can provide.
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Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
The computer industry set Ireland on the road to global success, and the Emerald Isle became the Golden Isle, basking in prosperity.
—Llewellyn King, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Just basking along with Team USA wasn’t enough.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
The computer industry set Ireland on the road to global success, and the Emerald Isle became the Golden Isle, basking in prosperity.
—Llewellyn King, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Just basking along with Team USA wasn’t enough.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
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Instead, use this energy to socialize, relax and explore your creative talents.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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In her free time, Laurie is always looking for new places to relax and recharge in Southern California's beautiful outdoors.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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That project rests on decades of layered planning, established air rights and a transit hub designed to absorb extraordinary density.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In politics, evaluation usually rests on messaging and election results that often have little to do with day-to-day legislating.—
Matt Wing,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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