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
No doubt Trump is basking in the glow of success.
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Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The Carolina Panthers are basking in the glow of a 30-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Barely a week since Angel Studios rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and the faith-friendly disruptor is still basking in the glow of its high-profile debut and feeling the heat that comes with it.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
His co-star is Margot Robbie, still basking in her post-Barbie glow and easily one of the most reliable and daring A-list actors working today.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 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, 16 Sep. 2025
And in recent years, Venice has offered its share of memorable red-carpet looks (think Lady Gaga and her haute couture headpiece) and viral moments that draw the attention of the world (a teary Brendan Fraser basking in a standing ovation).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Now the oldest college football stadium west of the Mississippi is basking in a new wave of 21st century attention.
—Randy Mason
august 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
The black-and-white visual, directed by Cole Bennett, shows the Bieber family basking in the sun aboard a sleek yacht resembling the logo of Justin’s new apparel brand Skylrk.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2025
Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The Carolina Panthers are basking in the glow of a 30-0 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Barely a week since Angel Studios rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, and the faith-friendly disruptor is still basking in the glow of its high-profile debut and feeling the heat that comes with it.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
His co-star is Margot Robbie, still basking in her post-Barbie glow and easily one of the most reliable and daring A-list actors working today.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 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, 16 Sep. 2025
And in recent years, Venice has offered its share of memorable red-carpet looks (think Lady Gaga and her haute couture headpiece) and viral moments that draw the attention of the world (a teary Brendan Fraser basking in a standing ovation).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Now the oldest college football stadium west of the Mississippi is basking in a new wave of 21st century attention.
—Randy Mason
august 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
The black-and-white visual, directed by Cole Bennett, shows the Bieber family basking in the sun aboard a sleek yacht resembling the logo of Justin’s new apparel brand Skylrk.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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Brewers fans are resting their lungs to yell at Counsell, while Cubs fans are taking out small-business loans to afford tickets and beer at a Wrigley Field playoff game.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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This elusive mammal was spotted resting by the Godavari River, confirming its presence in the area despite previous anecdotal reports.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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This spot is perfect for relaxing and reflecting on the serenity all around.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The policy mix—ending EV credits while relaxing other regulatory pressures—reduces the incentive for legacy OEMs to push EV volume, further chilling near‑term supplier investment even as global rivals continue cost-down cycles.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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