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 …—
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Examples 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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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. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals. —Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause. —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 See All Example Sentences for bask
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 As humanity basks in the aftermath of the unprecedented success of Artemis II, which took humans back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years and brought them farther from Earth than ever before, many of us can’t help but think about grander goals. —Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 Punk was cut open and Reigns basked in the fans’ applause. —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 See All Example Sentences for bask
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“Bask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/bask. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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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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