glance at

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browse v.
dip into v.
eye v.
riffle v.
scan v.

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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glance at

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

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

Many of the players expected to challenge Sinner are floundering, with a glance at the leading French Open seeds offering little suggestion that he can be defeated.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

I glance at Teeth, who looks ready to pass out and stink himself.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

glance at

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