bask

verb

ˈbask How to pronounce bask (audio)
Definition of basknext
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 In the days of former coach Billy Napier, Florida made a habit of basking in the wins. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 White House debuts an alternative Trump famously loves the spotlight and basks in the glow of TV cameras. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026 Corduroy pillows in Petal Plum—a floral print lifted from the floor of the brand’s New York flagship store—doubled as soft seating, perfect for basking in the sun. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 By all accounts, she was relieved that the trial was over, but didn’t pause to bask in the moment. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bask
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
  1. relax
  2. rest
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  • Potassium helps blood vessels relax, improving blood flow and helping lower blood pressure.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
  • So after that, the Iranian government withdrew the morality police from the streets and relaxed the dress code.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of relax
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  • That one creative decision takes away Carrie’s agency at the most crucial moment and seriously undercuts the foundation on which the whole character arc rests.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Another photograph included in the court filing shows the object resting on aluminum foil beside what appears to be taco meat.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rest

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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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