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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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Serbian midfielder Samardzic held his composure to slam home the penalty left-footed with the ball glancing the underside of the crossbar on its way into the net.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

We often hear the VAR has referenced glancing contact to uphold the decison of a yellow card.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

Nansi sends several webbing strands toward her, each of them glancing off the Adinkra magic.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer