as in rested
to refrain from labor or exertion
we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday
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Recent Examples of basked
The track’s performance yielded a show-stopping moment, which Karol basked in with fireworks and a colorful light show before wrapping up the performance.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
The sun lifted over the trees and basked our faces in warmth.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Her coach never flinched, as Kara Lawson basked in the joy of winning such a big game in a city that has embraced her.
—Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Another 1-0 defeat at Villa, where the home supporters basked in Newcastle’s misery — nobody does schadenfreude quite like football fans — ended the club’s 16-year stay in the top flight.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Those roars generate the same noise that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have basked in time and again.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Nearly 10 years since Palmer’s passing, Bhatia basked in the presence of the longtime tournament host.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The contest winner—a very tall lookalike in roller skates—basked in attention from park-going singles and rubberneckers just outside the North entrance.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
The sun lifted over the trees and basked our faces in warmth.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Her coach never flinched, as Kara Lawson basked in the joy of winning such a big game in a city that has embraced her.
—Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Another 1-0 defeat at Villa, where the home supporters basked in Newcastle’s misery — nobody does schadenfreude quite like football fans — ended the club’s 16-year stay in the top flight.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Those roars generate the same noise that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have basked in time and again.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Nearly 10 years since Palmer’s passing, Bhatia basked in the presence of the longtime tournament host.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
The contest winner—a very tall lookalike in roller skates—basked in attention from park-going singles and rubberneckers just outside the North entrance.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basked
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Having already won the Atlantic Division title, Buffalo (50-23-9) rested numerous starters, including captain Rasmus Dahlin and scoring leader Tage Thompson.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Russ shifted his weight and rested his arm on the back of Cherry’s chair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Made with breathable, four-way stretch fabric, the pants are slightly tailored yet relaxed for an effortless feel.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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If the security oversight requirements are relaxed, the security team may have more time to find problems, and the development team may have more time to launch the app.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Basked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basked. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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