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glance at

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

Example Sentences

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His eyes look slightly upward, as if casting an appreciative glance at the library that stood across the avenue until its controversial demolition to make way for the Frick mansion in 1912.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

While the reports offer a glance at fundraising, money is also coming in through independent expenditures, which have no limit on how much can be given.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

A glance at Hegseth’s own military career makes this plain.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Just take a quick glance at the competition and you’ll see my point.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

“As you wish, sir,” she said with a worried glance at the children.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood