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perusing

VERB

check out; examine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze browse inspect look through pore over scan scrutinize skim

STRONG

read study

WEAK

glance over

Antonyms

WEAK

neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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Young men and women mingled freely, perusing works of contemporary art and design objects while a band played live music in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

One woman perusing the flowers outside the Bondi Pavilion on Sunday admits she is too scared to do that.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Not surprisingly, a perfect Sunday for Wareheim involves shopping for plants and perusing rock yards and quarries, though he won’t divulge exactly where.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025

So next time you’re in the herb aisle, perusing the verdant options, bypass the usual suspects.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025

After dinner, Mom opens my bedroom door as I’m perusing the bootleg math exam.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali