as in rested
to refrain from labor or exertion
we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday
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Recent Examples of basked
Pope basked in their friendship.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Dressed in a black T-shirt, adorned with black sunglasses and an omnipresent smile, the Philadelphia 76ers star big man basked in the glow of the first Game 7 victory of his career.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The track’s performance yielded a show-stopping moment, which Karol basked in with fireworks and a colorful light show before wrapping up the performance.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
The sun lifted over the trees and basked our faces in warmth.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Her coach never flinched, as Kara Lawson basked in the joy of winning such a big game in a city that has embraced her.
—Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 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
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Dressed in a black T-shirt, adorned with black sunglasses and an omnipresent smile, the Philadelphia 76ers star big man basked in the glow of the first Game 7 victory of his career.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The track’s performance yielded a show-stopping moment, which Karol basked in with fireworks and a colorful light show before wrapping up the performance.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
The sun lifted over the trees and basked our faces in warmth.
—Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Her coach never flinched, as Kara Lawson basked in the joy of winning such a big game in a city that has embraced her.
—Joe Davidson
march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basked
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One team is rested, and the other might have some momentum.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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For example, lawyers for the New Mexico Department of Justice on Wednesday rested their case in the second phase of the state’s lawsuit against social media giant Meta.—
Bhakti Mirchandani,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The group also relaxed and celebrated at Taboo Beach Club.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The slightly oversized top balances the slim maxi skirt, creating a look that feels relaxed yet refined.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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“Basked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basked. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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