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
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.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
New Yorkers are still basking in the afterglow of the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, so this week’s rye whiskey cocktail is for them.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Summer is coming, which means more time spent by the pool and basking in the sun.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Felix Rosenqvist is basking in his big Indianapolis 500 win with his little one.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
New Yorkers are still basking in the afterglow of the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, so this week’s rye whiskey cocktail is for them.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Pulse Picks The Knicks are still basking in their title, but oddsmakers aren’t so sure about their chances next year.
—
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
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.
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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.
Verb
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Hole up in a cozy cottage at The Park micro-resort for the ultimate relaxing vacation.
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.
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“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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