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
Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night, coming back from being down 18 points to take the Wild Card game with a 31-27 win.
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Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Frankenstein ends with the Creature walking alone towards a rising sun, pulling back its hood and basking in the light.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
In the wild, turtles spend a great deal of time basking in direct sunlight and absorbing its UVB rays.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
That was followed by Miami’s current players celebrating on a stage while a who’s who of its early 2000s players — Andre Johnson, Edgerrin James, Jonathan Vilma, Calais Campbell and many more — stood on the field basking in Miami’s accomplishment.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Solo time was also enjoyed by the Meaningful Beauty co-founder, who can be seen wearing nothing but a towel and basking in the sunshine in one of the images.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
India is currently basking in a golden age of solar power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
All are doing well and basking in the miracles of the season, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
After basking in dry, mild weather for several weeks, the tide is turning for California, with an onslaught of rain, snow and wind expected over Christmas week as a series of atmospheric rivers unleash a firehose of moisture on the Golden State.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Frankenstein ends with the Creature walking alone towards a rising sun, pulling back its hood and basking in the light.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
In the wild, turtles spend a great deal of time basking in direct sunlight and absorbing its UVB rays.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
That was followed by Miami’s current players celebrating on a stage while a who’s who of its early 2000s players — Andre Johnson, Edgerrin James, Jonathan Vilma, Calais Campbell and many more — stood on the field basking in Miami’s accomplishment.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Solo time was also enjoyed by the Meaningful Beauty co-founder, who can be seen wearing nothing but a towel and basking in the sunshine in one of the images.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
India is currently basking in a golden age of solar power.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
All are doing well and basking in the miracles of the season, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
After basking in dry, mild weather for several weeks, the tide is turning for California, with an onslaught of rain, snow and wind expected over Christmas week as a series of atmospheric rivers unleash a firehose of moisture on the Golden State.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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Scheierman’s only career start before Monday came in the final week of last season, when Boston was resting its top players to prepare for the playoffs.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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During the journey, photos and videos are being shared online and show Aloka traveling along highways and sidewalks, resting during breaks and greeting supporters.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Style your living room with new throw pillow covers and blankets, design a relaxing bedroom with natural cotton sheets, set the table with stoneware plates, or make your kitchen even more functional with premium baking dishes and wooden utensils.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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That must include a lounge set that’s comfy enough for relaxing on the couch but has a polished design that looks put-together when worn out of the house.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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