basked; basking; basks
1
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
basking in the warmth of the sun
2
: to take pleasure or derive enjoyment
basked in the spotlight
obsolete
: to warm by continued exposure to heat
… basks at the fire his hairy strength …—
John Milton
John MiltonExamples of bask in a Sentence
We sat basking in the sun.
Tourists were basking on the beaches.
He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.
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Once tense and apprehensive, Mateo is later shown basking in the sun and running along the sand with other dogs in the care of his rescuer.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
After receiving 23 feet of snow in 2024, Valle Nevado remains one of the best places to experience winter when the Northern Hemisphere is basking in summer.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While living in a foster home, the young Chihuahua became known for her love of basking in the sun and chewing on bones.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
This marks another splash hire for the Hornets as Wood and school president Luke Wood have basked in these news conferences of late.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
After receiving 23 feet of snow in 2024, Valle Nevado remains one of the best places to experience winter when the Northern Hemisphere is basking in summer.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
While living in a foster home, the young Chihuahua became known for her love of basking in the sun and chewing on bones.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
This marks another splash hire for the Hornets as Wood and school president Luke Wood have basked in these news conferences of late.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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bask
verb
: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
bask in the sun
basked in their success
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