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
Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause.
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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
In the years since, Gervin’s rightly basked in the fruits of his hoops labor.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 29 Mar. 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
Those roars generate the same noise that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have basked in time and again.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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
In the years since, Gervin’s rightly basked in the fruits of his hoops labor.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 29 Mar. 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
Those roars generate the same noise that Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have basked in time and again.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basked
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Kecia Steelman has certainly not rested on her laurels since stepping into the top job at Ulta Beauty in January 2025.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Furman found that because Comey's firing rested on Article II of the Constitution, not a federal law governing the civil service, the federal court has jurisdiction to hear the case.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The service Staff are relaxed, friendly, and highly amenable—no request is too outlandish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Basked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basked. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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