bask
verb (used without object)
to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth.
basking
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present participleof bask.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Infantino had been basking in the afterglow of the largest ever World Cup involving 48 teams until his plans divided the sport.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Just as Ohio State was basking in this groundbreaking partnership, news arrived that fancypants Notre Dame was getting an even more lucrative deal with the financial services platform SoFi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Morgan said that while recent basking shark sightings have been encouraging, there was still a lot to learn about the animals and what influenced where they were went.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
This group includes familiar species such as the great white shark, basking shark, and mako shark.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
I’ve seen the beaches in California, water that goes on for miles and miles, people basking in the perfect waves first thing in the morning.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
