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
Kennamer said that Tuesday, after some sunny days, iguanas were waking up, basking and not compliant.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Velez and Rivera are still basking in a historic night for the artist at the Grammys.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The former New England Patriots cornerback and hero of Super Bowl XLIX will be everywhere over the next week, basking in the nostalgia of one of the most memorable plays in NFL history.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
But Florida, basking in warmth this weekend with highs that shoot into the 80s, can look to the cold weather in other states as a taste of what’s to come.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But there’s a reason that the Ranch’s Ocean Rooms and Coast Suites are particularly popular, with their private patios outfitted with a basking tub for two (set to your preferred temperature), and of course, expansive views of the ocean and coastline.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Ducks’ Pat Verbeek could continue basking in the afterglow of an off-the-board lottery pick, winger Beckett Sennecke, that panned out famously.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
That same bikini can be seen in the remainder of the photos, which include her basking in the sun while standing in the ocean and posing on the edge of an infinity pool and smiling.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 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
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Velez and Rivera are still basking in a historic night for the artist at the Grammys.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The former New England Patriots cornerback and hero of Super Bowl XLIX will be everywhere over the next week, basking in the nostalgia of one of the most memorable plays in NFL history.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
But Florida, basking in warmth this weekend with highs that shoot into the 80s, can look to the cold weather in other states as a taste of what’s to come.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But there’s a reason that the Ranch’s Ocean Rooms and Coast Suites are particularly popular, with their private patios outfitted with a basking tub for two (set to your preferred temperature), and of course, expansive views of the ocean and coastline.
—Lauren Sloss, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Ducks’ Pat Verbeek could continue basking in the afterglow of an off-the-board lottery pick, winger Beckett Sennecke, that panned out famously.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
That same bikini can be seen in the remainder of the photos, which include her basking in the sun while standing in the ocean and posing on the edge of an infinity pool and smiling.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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This can raise resting heart rate, increase weakness and fatigue, and reduce endurance—even during everyday activities, not just exercise.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dormant plants are alive but resting, while dead plants won’t recover and should be removed.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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These collectible, blocky character builds hit the sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding, offering just enough of a challenge for a cozy night in and a display-ready payoff when you’re done.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Add a Spa Treatment Having a massage or relaxing in an herbal cocoon at The Spa is the perfect complement to soaking in the tepid springs.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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