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
But Florida, basking in warmth this weekend with highs that shoot into the 80s, can look to the cold weather in other states as a taste of what’s to come.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But there’s a reason that the Ranch’s Ocean Rooms and Coast Suites are particularly popular, with their private patios outfitted with a basking tub for two (set to your preferred temperature), and of course, expansive views of the ocean and coastline.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Stroll the waterfront where sea lions bask, and sourdough simmers.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Shot across Swift's three-night stint at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, this concert film lets Swifties bask in her three-hour musical spectacle from the comfort of their homes, complete with four bonus acoustic tracks not featured in the theatrical release.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But there’s a reason that the Ranch’s Ocean Rooms and Coast Suites are particularly popular, with their private patios outfitted with a basking tub for two (set to your preferred temperature), and of course, expansive views of the ocean and coastline.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Stroll the waterfront where sea lions bask, and sourdough simmers.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Shot across Swift's three-night stint at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, this concert film lets Swifties bask in her three-hour musical spectacle from the comfort of their homes, complete with four bonus acoustic tracks not featured in the theatrical release.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
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Once camp is set up, kick back and relax in the Alps Mountaineering Cirrus Hammock, now $53.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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At Steamboat, guests can relax at sunset, enjoying the alpenglow while listening to live music at the top of the Steamboat Gondola while dining.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Warriors were playing without starters Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back), while Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was a late scratch to rest a recurring right foot injury.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another reason is that sectors of the US economy continue to rest on an implicit bargain between the government, employers, and migrants.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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