basked; basking; basks
1
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
basking in the warmth of the sun
2
: to take pleasure or derive enjoyment
basked in the spotlight
obsolete
: to warm by continued exposure to heat
… basks at the fire his hairy strength …—
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John MiltonExamples of bask in a Sentence
We sat basking in the sun.
Tourists were basking on the beaches.
He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.
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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
Recognizing two per year — or, perhaps, one for radio work and another for television work — would increase the chances that a winner lives to bask in the career-capping spotlight.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Pope basked in their friendship.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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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
Recognizing two per year — or, perhaps, one for radio work and another for television work — would increase the chances that a winner lives to bask in the career-capping spotlight.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Pope basked in their friendship.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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bask
verb
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
bask in the sun
basked in their success
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