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catch a glimpse of

VERB

see

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detect examine identify look look at notice observe recognize regard spot view watch witness

STRONG

beam behold clock contemplate descry discern distinguish espy eye flash gape gawk gaze glare glimpse heed inspect mark mind note peek peep peer peg penetrate pierce remark scan scope scrutinize sight spy stare survey

WEAK

be apprised of catch sight of get a load of lay eyes on make out pay attention to take notice

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard ignore miss neglect overlook pass by

STRONG

forget look away unsee

WEAK

be blind turn loose

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Unable to return to the south, some displaced families are sharing the cost of purchasing satellite images -- at $140 -- to catch a glimpse of their hometowns.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Four times a week, he travels for more than an hour from his home in Somerset to catch a glimpse of the birds.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Passengers in vehicles below may be able to catch a glimpse of the golden treasures above, which was always part of the plan for the museum’s design, Govan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

On a recent crisp November Tuesday in northern Wales, some 50 people crowded near a beach cafe in Colwyn Bay to catch a glimpse of the Prince of Wales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

I catch a glimpse of our principal, and behind him, Carla’s mother, Tía Laura, looking very nervous.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

catch a glimpse of

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