BASKS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

basks

verb

present tense third-person singular of bask

as in rests

to refrain from labor or exertion we blissfully basked at the seashore over the long holiday

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Recent Examples of basks While not reflective of Murphy’s teenage years, the atmosphere and specific sense memory of ’81 that the book basks in has long been imprinted on Murphy. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Just 60 miles south of Sicily, the stunning Mediterranean archipelago basks in 300 days of sunshine a year — and its allure is only growing. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Some New York Knicks fans are calling for one of the team's most famous supporters, Spike Lee, to get some shine as the team basks in championship glory. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 June 2026 As Zoë Kravitz basks in her recent engagement to Harry Styles, The Batman actress is looking ahead to an upcoming milestone in their relationship. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 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 Floorboards and beige walls didn’t do much to set the mood, but they were beautifully accompanied by period furniture and lamps, that kept the post-war vibe the rest of the hotel basks in. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 The longstanding vacation spot basks in 343 sunny days a year, perfect for lounging on white-quartz sands or marveling at nature both above and below the water. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 The Central Valley city basks in around 265 days of sunshine. — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026

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While much of the film’s reputation rests on Scott’s exquisite visual style, the director says credit must also be given to the rhythms Fancher created.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Her son Alex's bright red jacket rests on a hook by the door of her art studio.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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