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glancing

[glan-sing, glahn-] / ˈglæn sɪŋ, ˈglɑn- /
ADJECTIVE
passing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cursory fleeting superficial
STRONG
ephemeral fugitive quick shallow short slight temporary transient
WEAK
evanescent fugacious hasty impermanent momentary short-lived transitory
Antonyms
STRONGEST
thorough
STRONG
enduring large lasting long permanent tall thick
WEAK
long-lasting

Example Sentences

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Captain Moreno's glancing header from a corner pulled Villarreal level with 20 minutes remaining to secure a point and take him to seven for the season in La Liga.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

So if, like with Dalot and Sarr, the full boot makes contact with the leg but it comes off quickly that would be considered glancing.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Like Pawson on Saturday, Gillett said contact was glancing.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“I don’t understand,” they say, glancing down at their EBT card.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

In fact—Jonah started watching Mr. Reardon now—Mr. Reardon kept glancing at the file surreptitiously, every few seconds.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix