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glance at

VERB
browse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flip through leaf through peruse read scan skim
STRONG
feed graze nibble survey
WEAK
check over dip into examine cursorily get the cream give the once-over hit the high spots inspect loosely once over lightly pass an eye over read here and there riff through riffle through run through skip through thumb through wander
VERB
dip into
Synonyms
WEAK
appropriate browse dabble flip through get glance over leaf through peruse play at rifle through run over run through scan seize skim take taste thumb through
VERB
eye
Synonyms
STRONGEST
check out contemplate inspect look at scan scrutinize
STRONG
consider eyeball leer ogle regard study survey view watch
WEAK
give the eye have a look keep an eagle eye on size up stare at take a look take in
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard ignore overlook
WEAK
look away
VERB
riffle
Synonyms
STRONG
feed graze leaf nibble peruse read scan skim survey thumb
WEAK
check over dip into examine cursorily flip through get the cream give the once-over hit the high spots inspect loosely leaf through once over lightly pass an eye over read here and there riff through riffle through run through skip through thumb through wander
Antonyms
STRONG
neglect
VERB
scan
Synonyms
STRONGEST
browse check examine flash flip through leaf through look through scour search skim thumb through
STRONG
consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep
WEAK
dip into give the once-over glance over have a look-see look up and down run over run through size up take a gander take stock of
Antonyms
STRONG
discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

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Even today, a quick glance at The Times’ library reveals an almost supernatural ability to blanket a beat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Anyone taking a cursory glance at Monday’s market may believe it was a dull day.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Tuchel's decision to pick Konsa while leaving out Guehi raised some eyebrows, but a glance at the German's team selections since succeeding Sir Gareth Southgate suggests this should not have been a surprise.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

Apple Sports lets you glance at the state of the tournament in a few seconds and get on with your day.

From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2026

Penelope stole a final glance at the emerald ring before tucking it safely into the box and handing it over, with her instructions.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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