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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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Makhmudov spent most of the time glancing at his phone, drawing criticism from heavyweight great Lennox Lewis who was part of the TV broadcast.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Lucca's glancing header from Omari Hutchinson's cross showed the cutting edge that Forest lacked for the previous 85 minutes.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Someone glancing at it would see $811 million of revenue over the last four quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Jack said nervously, glancing down at the ground beneath them.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley