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
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.
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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
On its lip, a small snail is not only basking in the poison but converting it into a shell that is part iron.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Trump is basking in the glow of a high-profile summit with Xi.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
The video opens with Earle lounging by the beach, basking in the sun.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The resort-style pool’s sun shelf provides the perfect perch for basking in the sun or for children to splash in the shallow water, while surrounding decks offer umbrellas and chaises.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
And if there is a party involved, the excitement would be about basking in Gillian’s glory — or just enjoying any excuse for a party.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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
On its lip, a small snail is not only basking in the poison but converting it into a shell that is part iron.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Trump is basking in the glow of a high-profile summit with Xi.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
The video opens with Earle lounging by the beach, basking in the sun.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The resort-style pool’s sun shelf provides the perfect perch for basking in the sun or for children to splash in the shallow water, while surrounding decks offer umbrellas and chaises.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
And if there is a party involved, the excitement would be about basking in Gillian’s glory — or just enjoying any excuse for a party.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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Return all the oxtails to the pot, along with any of their resting juices.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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For most, Memorial Day is for quality time, soaking up the sun, and resting.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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Your visit can be a camping or glamping trip or a relaxing resort vacation.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The experience is relaxing yet addictive.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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