BASKED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

basked

verb

past tense of bask

as in rested

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

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Recent Examples of basked Heidi Klum basked in the sunshine while on vacation with family. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Perez basked in the spotlight after setting the franchise mark with his 318th career home run. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 On Chicago’s West Side, small groups huddled under the shade of trees on lawn chairs in Humboldt Park while others basked in the sun along the edge of the park’s lagoon. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Fans also basked in the outcome, with objectively much more difficult scenarios — on paper, anyway — avoided. — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 The track’s performance yielded a show-stopping moment, which Karol basked in with fireworks and a colorful light show before wrapping up the performance. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026 The sun lifted over the trees and basked our faces in warmth. — Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Her coach never flinched, as Kara Lawson basked in the joy of winning such a big game in a city that has embraced her. — Joe Davidson march 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026

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But whatever their poison the night before, guests all appear at breakfast with the unfakeable air of being truly rested.

— Delilah Khomo, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026
For more than a century, the problem rested squarely in the realm of number theory.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

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The straight-leg cut keeps the silhouette relaxed, while the five-pocket design gives the pants a classic denim feel.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
The natural fabric layers seamlessly into English cottages, cozy urban apartments, and relaxed California homes alike, delivering gentle movement without overwhelming a space.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of relaxed

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