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
Tortuga Bay is where visitors can surely encounter marine iguanas basking on the lava rocks or making their way in and out of the sea to feed on underwater algae.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
While living in a foster home, the young Chihuahua became known for her love of basking in the sun and chewing on bones.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Find out who’s basking in the riches here.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Selena Gomez is basking in her Spanish roots.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Brown and her husband drove around the Bay Area in style, basking in the joy of owning the sleekest eco-friendly vehicle and bonding with other Tesla enthusiasts.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The post also included videos of Charlie getting acclimated to the couple's home, chasing his tail while sporting a blue puppy sweater, and basking in the sun.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, Mann is basking in her achievement, while the newborn is expected to be discharged from the hospital’s NICU in the coming days, according to Today.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
While living in a foster home, the young Chihuahua became known for her love of basking in the sun and chewing on bones.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
Find out who’s basking in the riches here.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Selena Gomez is basking in her Spanish roots.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Brown and her husband drove around the Bay Area in style, basking in the joy of owning the sleekest eco-friendly vehicle and bonding with other Tesla enthusiasts.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The post also included videos of Charlie getting acclimated to the couple's home, chasing his tail while sporting a blue puppy sweater, and basking in the sun.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Now, Mann is basking in her achievement, while the newborn is expected to be discharged from the hospital’s NICU in the coming days, according to Today.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
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And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.—
Alice Gibbs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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