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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
Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The table below provides a quick glance at the similarities and differences between them.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
There’s nothing diva-y about her; nobody even glanced in her direction.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
At first glance, the contests hold little mystery: Democrats have significant advantages in the State House district and one of the two State Senate districts that are up for grabs, while the other district in the upper chamber is all but certain to remain in Republican hands.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The table below provides a quick glance at the similarities and differences between them.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Woes are fleeting, blows are glancing... Comments Nessa has something to confess-a...
Marissa Bode, who is making her screen debut in Wicked, took a little spill while making the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
There’s nothing diva-y about her; nobody even glanced in her direction.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
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Archaeologists in Pompeii have made a stunning new discovery: a private bathhouse that offers a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the city's elite before they were buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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One player methodically bounces the ball preparing to serve, the other crouches to receive it, and reliably, the television cameras show close-up shots of both.Matt Craig, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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There are prism systems that bounce a projection off of a prism into your eye, and there are waveguide systems that use special etchings in a flat lens to guide the projection into your eye.Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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One pink man appears to be stuck between two buildings, while another is peeking into a large window.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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For New York City viewers, the moon and Jupiter will peek up into view around 5:06 p.m EST (2206 GMT), appearing 34 degrees above the eastern horizon.Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The buckle comes in a gleaming silver for a subtle glinty touch.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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On the track, the 6 God gets introspective about the trials and tribulations of his 2024 over Conductor’s gleaming production, and seemingly blasts those who switched sides on him throughout the Kendrick Lamar feud.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Jan. 2025
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Known for their ability to soften facial features and create a polished look, side parts gained widespread appeal through their association with celebrities and iconic styles of the time.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The foodie who appreciates the look of food as much as the taste and those who appreciate the incredible organization and contrasts in the kitchen are the two that come to mind.Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
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For the second game, the audience rebounded, averaging 20.6 million viewers across the three ESPN networks.Brad Adgate, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Gators rebounded with 10 points by the end of the first quarter, then dominated the rest of the game.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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When told the Chargers held on to the top ranking, coach Jim Harbaugh flashed two thumbs up and smiled.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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But Holmes, 46, switched things up at the ankles, skipping leather boots and sneakers for a pair of white ballet flats worn over black ankle socks.Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Nevada also insisted its players would be allowed to skip the contest without facing discipline.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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