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View definitions for basked

basked

verb as in lie in sunlight

verb as in lie in glory

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Addressing thousands of cheering supporters in a sprawling hotel conference centre, Trump basked in the glow of their adoration.

From BBC

In Chicago’s United Center, the president basked in adulation while claiming to be a peacemaker despite a record of literally making possible the methodical massacres of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians.

From Salon

Prominent Republicans, including congressional leaders, ex-rivals and potential running mates, basked in the energy, and fund-raising, of an outraged base.

Newsom for much of his tenure has basked in the praises of progressives as he used a string of historic surpluses to expand government services.

Here Samir paused and basked in the begging gaze of his audience.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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