as in to relax
to refrain from labor or exertion
we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday
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Recent Examples of bask
Her coach never flinched, as Kara Lawson basked in the joy of winning such a big game in a city that has embraced her.
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Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Whereas the intimate, snapshot-style images call us to bask in the anachronistic warmth of the analog, the profane photographs beckon toward the messy pleasures of the body.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Collections this strong are bound to spark a trend or two, and those eager to bask in the Blazy glow may already be looking to the runways for styling cues.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Whereas the intimate, snapshot-style images call us to bask in the anachronistic warmth of the analog, the profane photographs beckon toward the messy pleasures of the body.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Collections this strong are bound to spark a trend or two, and those eager to bask in the Blazy glow may already be looking to the runways for styling cues.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
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Meditation exercises can set the stage for a good night’s sleep, and an inexpensive noise machine can help with relaxing sounds.—
Sharon Basaraba,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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Following the ride, we were treated to a charcuterie spread, champagne and a campfire to unwind and relax after our outing on the trails.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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After beating Atlanta last Friday without Jaylen Brown and Charlotte on Sunday without Brown and Derrick White, Boston flopped in a rematch with the Hawks, losing 112-102 without a crew of contributors headlined by a resting Jayson Tatum.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The project has dragged on for four years, and Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder of a farmworker advocacy group called ALAS, said the problem at 555 Kelly rests at the local level.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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