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
Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago.
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The computer industry set Ireland on the road to global success, and the Emerald Isle became the Golden Isle, basking in prosperity.
—Llewellyn King, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
After skimo’s Olympic debut last week, the weird sport of running uphill in ski boots—then barreling downhill in children’s skis—is basking in a glow of cultural relevance that only the world’s biggest competition can provide.
—Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Just basking along with Team USA wasn’t enough.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Along the water, keep an eye out for wood ducks gliding past the banks, turtles basking on logs, and fish moving effortlessly through the spring run.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
And Camille, in turn, finds a new lease on life, basking in the glow of Olivier's obsessive admiration.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
One of Bernhardt’s pets, Uriah, is the shop cat, and spends her days greeting and playing with customers and basking in the sunshine in her kitty hammock, which overlooks the parking lot from a plate glass window.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Detroit Tigers fans dreaming of spring — and of basking in the Florida sun while the team prepares for the season there — have a new option to get to spring training directly.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The computer industry set Ireland on the road to global success, and the Emerald Isle became the Golden Isle, basking in prosperity.
—Llewellyn King, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
After skimo’s Olympic debut last week, the weird sport of running uphill in ski boots—then barreling downhill in children’s skis—is basking in a glow of cultural relevance that only the world’s biggest competition can provide.
—Anthony Walsh, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Just basking along with Team USA wasn’t enough.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Along the water, keep an eye out for wood ducks gliding past the banks, turtles basking on logs, and fish moving effortlessly through the spring run.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
And Camille, in turn, finds a new lease on life, basking in the glow of Olivier's obsessive admiration.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
One of Bernhardt’s pets, Uriah, is the shop cat, and spends her days greeting and playing with customers and basking in the sunshine in her kitty hammock, which overlooks the parking lot from a plate glass window.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Detroit Tigers fans dreaming of spring — and of basking in the Florida sun while the team prepares for the season there — have a new option to get to spring training directly.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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The post featured a precious photo of the prairie dog resting flat on his back on a fuzzy pillow.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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There was Hell, in the middle of the cover, his right hand resting on his bleeding chest.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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High Heel Jungle socks combine luxury comfort with performance features designed for both active and relaxing moments.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The best lounge sets work for more than just relaxing around the house.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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