scanning

VERB

look over, scrutinize lightly

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 at 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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scanning

Back at the wedding, Burton is weaving between tables and scanning the room for reactions she might otherwise miss.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

He didn’t look at me; he was already scanning the prices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Lidar, for instance, is a scanning technique that employs lasers to detect hidden topological features.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

I wouldn’t have had that interaction if I’d been scanning my own groceries.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Razi paused near the door and looked out, scanning the area for Marco and Cook.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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