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
Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Following news that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star's husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, had filed for divorce, Draper is basking in her new relationship status.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Both thrive in slightly acidic soil, love basking in full sun, and appreciate regular watering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
But unlike the easily predictable radiation exposures from flying through the Van Allen Belts or basking in the background flux of galactic cosmic rays, the dose an astronaut gets from solar activity can vary enormously.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Made from melamine, these dessert plates can be used indoors or outdoors and look especially stylish basking in the summer sun.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Six days after the Twin Cities metro dug out from more than a foot of heavy wet snow, people are basking in the warmth of near 70-degree temperatures.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lately, though, zoomers have grown their own scene devoted to VHS, collecting and trading tapes and basking secondhand in the fuzzy glow.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Following news that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star's husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, had filed for divorce, Draper is basking in her new relationship status.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Both thrive in slightly acidic soil, love basking in full sun, and appreciate regular watering.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
But unlike the easily predictable radiation exposures from flying through the Van Allen Belts or basking in the background flux of galactic cosmic rays, the dose an astronaut gets from solar activity can vary enormously.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Made from melamine, these dessert plates can be used indoors or outdoors and look especially stylish basking in the summer sun.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Six days after the Twin Cities metro dug out from more than a foot of heavy wet snow, people are basking in the warmth of near 70-degree temperatures.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Lately, though, zoomers have grown their own scene devoted to VHS, collecting and trading tapes and basking secondhand in the fuzzy glow.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basking
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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, however, is not interested in resting on any laurels.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, keen-eyed visitors can spot resting harbor seals, shorebirds, and even a resident pair of bald eagles.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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And with its options for kayaking, standup paddleboarding, sailing, and waterskiing—plus a boardwalk for strolling and sandy beaches for relaxing—Mission Bay Park is a great spot for active families.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meander the historic district, then break out your boats or find a picnic bench along the shore to take in a few relaxing hours in LaGrange.—
Carolanne Griffith Roberts,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Basking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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