glimpsing

VERB

look briefly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check out peek

STRONG

descry espy eye flash sight spot spy view

WEAK

catch sight of get a load of get an eyeful take a gander take in

Antonyms

WEAK

stare

Example Sentences

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Semple is coming off her 2023 split from George Meyer, a longtime executive producer and writer on The Simpsons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Zimmer had been a longtime go-to for “Simpsons” executive producer James L. Brooks, and he won over a skeptical Groening with his zany score for “The Simpsons Movie” in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

I’m a believer that trivia is not just a bar pastime, or even a way for little Lisa Simpsons to get told they’re smart into adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

The 19-year-old, from Simpsons Cross in Haverfordwest, was released on bail and will be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court in July.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025

“He’s going on a date, not bingeing Simpsons reruns.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera