basking

verb

present participle of bask
as in resting
to refrain from labor or exertion we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday

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Recent Examples of basking The Toronto Blue Jays entered this season basking in the glow of a World Series run. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 July 2026 By the end of the night, the room full of sweaty bodies was left basking in the gift of Madonna, feeling just one small sliver of a wider moment that has gone on to completely transcend conventional pop expectation. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 July 2026 But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Kansas Citians have another opportunity to drink refreshing cocktails while basking in the summer sun and taking in city views at KC’s newest rooftop bar. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 The best part of summer is basking outside in the sunshine, but sometimes the heat of the day is too much. — Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 As noted in archive news reports, Chicagoans weren't basking in air conditioning during the heat wave in 1955. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Look out for the 19th-century Whalers Cabin and marine mammals basking on the rocks in secluded Sea Lion Cove. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Gratitude on a stage has rarely seemed more palpable than in Williams basking in the glow of the arena roar; here is someone who, in the spirit of Dylan and the actual words of Doe, has been beyond and back. — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
  1. resting
  2. relaxing
Verb
  • Armand assures him that Lestat’s not dead and simply resting before the concert, though Louis has no reason to believe this.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The Kings again chose not to play Acuff, second-year guard Nique Clifford and second-year center Maxime Raynaud after resting them in Wednesday’s loss to the Boston Celtics.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of resting
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  • For honeymooners seeking a relaxing post-wedding respite or duos in need of a quick getaway, the property's cozy cabins overlooking the Shenandoah Valley are the answer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • My advice is to visit sooner rather than later, and enjoy walking the villages, exploring the landscape, relaxing with a cider, and marveling at the surroundings.
    — Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of relaxing

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