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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Two women, both wearing full parkas and beanies, masks on, come to glance at my face and hair.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Your looks catch glances as Venus and Mars harmonize, but your wit wins you admirers!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
His online persona doesn’t align with that of an introvert at first glance.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Two women, both wearing full parkas and beanies, masks on, come to glance at my face and hair.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen glancing over their shoulders as Andrew left Westminster Cathedral following the Duchess of Kent's funeral on Tuesday afternoon.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Your looks catch glances as Venus and Mars harmonize, but your wit wins you admirers!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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The photos featured the bride and groom embracing, along with glimpses of wedding-day details like her custom halter-style Ralph Lauren gown, her bouquet, and the lush private estate setting.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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From music and fashion to politics and film, each appearance offered a glimpse into how Black talent continues to define excellence in every arena.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the Blue Jays broadcast team stated, the ball bounces in fair territory and then proceeds to go over the base.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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That ball off the bat of Gabriel Arias bounced toward first base and brought Ramirez home.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though the city skyline peeks out above the custom privacy screens, the terrace feels like you’re enveloped among nature.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
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Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From a distance, Biosphere 2 emerges from the cacti and creosote of the Sonoran desert like a gleaming oasis, a colony of glass and bright white structures.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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The next revolution in electrification may not arrive as a gleaming battery or a vast mine.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The in-depth report this week takes a deeper look into how Charlie Kirk’s faith fueled a movement.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Gwyneth Paltrow, for one, made her version of luxury a little louder in a full monogrammed look, while Alex Consani ensconced herself in fuzzy leopard print.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result, Treasury yields have rebounded, lifting borrowing costs elsewhere, including mortgage rates.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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The industry briefly rebounded in 2021 but fell again to 30,991 by December 2024.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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The sophomore flashed his potential among several Mission Viejo wide receivers over the summer, and transferred late in the offseason to Tustin.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ynlimited skip the line access, free photo, VIP lanyard, free access to Field of Fear, Deadshot Alley and Phobia Sensory Overload plus 13% off retail.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now both girls are skipping classes, doing drugs, and bonding over their love of ’60s youth culture in general and the Beatles in particular.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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