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
Kansas City has been basking in all of this with a sort of can-do pride that runs deep.
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Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Cole hadn’t come to sit quietly and bask in praise, though.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
As Zoë Kravitz basks in her recent engagement to Harry Styles, The Batman actress is looking ahead to an upcoming milestone in their relationship.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Now, in the aftermath, legions of fans are basking in the glow of Love Story’s depiction of a legendary romance, wrapped up in nostalgia and style.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Cole hadn’t come to sit quietly and bask in praise, though.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
As Zoë Kravitz basks in her recent engagement to Harry Styles, The Batman actress is looking ahead to an upcoming milestone in their relationship.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Now, in the aftermath, legions of fans are basking in the glow of Love Story’s depiction of a legendary romance, wrapped up in nostalgia and style.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
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Just 1,040 afternoons to sit by the pool, play catch in the yard with your kids, or just relax and enjoy life on the patio.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Book a room with a view, then sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The squad is resting at the hotel.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Part of that is because their resting heart rate is 12 years old.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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