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
Pulse Picks The Knicks are still basking in their title, but oddsmakers aren’t so sure about their chances next year.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Instead, the vibe was one of just basking in the summer sun and the world’s game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Kansas City has been basking in all of this with a sort of can-do pride that runs deep.
—Kansas City Star, 13 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
Summer is coming, which means more time spent by the pool and basking in the sun.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Felix Rosenqvist is basking in his big Indianapolis 500 win with his little one.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
For now, Harris is mostly basking in the warm glow of supporters at events and fielding petitions from candidates seeking her support and circling up with the small team of advisers she’s kept with her as a civilian.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
Days are spent basking on the hotel's private plage, going for a swim when the mood suits.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Instead, the vibe was one of just basking in the summer sun and the world’s game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Kansas City has been basking in all of this with a sort of can-do pride that runs deep.
—Kansas City Star, 13 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
Summer is coming, which means more time spent by the pool and basking in the sun.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Felix Rosenqvist is basking in his big Indianapolis 500 win with his little one.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
For now, Harris is mostly basking in the warm glow of supporters at events and fielding petitions from candidates seeking her support and circling up with the small team of advisers she’s kept with her as a civilian.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
Days are spent basking on the hotel's private plage, going for a swim when the mood suits.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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The movie ends with a shot of the girls sitting by the pool, with Sonya’s head resting on Coley’s shoulder.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The pieces can be separated to create extra resting space during meal prep or repurposed as vessels for nuts or olives at your next happy hour.—
Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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Lacoo Zero Gravity Chairs, Set of 2 Transform your outdoor area into a relaxing retreat with these ergonomic lounge chairs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Cannabis beverages are one of the industry's fastest-growing categories, attracting consumers looking for relaxing alternatives to alcohol.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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