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
And in recent years, Venice has offered its share of memorable red-carpet looks (think Lady Gaga and her haute couture headpiece) and viral moments that draw the attention of the world (a teary Brendan Fraser basking in a standing ovation).
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Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Following the premiere screening, Elordi, his director, and castmates Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth bask in the adulation of the crowd, and the Euphoria star wipes tears from his eyes, as video captured by The Hollywood Reporter shows.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Labor Day weekend is the time to bask in the final days of summer, gear up for fall, and score massive savings, of course.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Following the premiere screening, Elordi, his director, and castmates Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth bask in the adulation of the crowd, and the Euphoria star wipes tears from his eyes, as video captured by The Hollywood Reporter shows.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Labor Day weekend is the time to bask in the final days of summer, gear up for fall, and score massive savings, of course.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bask
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Spurs fans can now relax about that issue.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, there’s a front porch and a second-story balcony to relax outdoors and host family and friends.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Still, Demi Moore never rests on her style laurels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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The visible-light photo, taken by one of Maxar Technologies' WorldView Legion satellites orbiting at an altitude of 312 miles (518 kilometers), shows what appears to be a fleet of fighter jets resting on the ramp adjacent to the runway surrounded by brown, arid soil.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bask. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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