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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
Ken Monroe, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
At first glance, designer Ravi Kheni’s floral ring appears to cradle a shard of glass.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
The second video then shows a neighbor, Dawn Harvin, 55, come walking down the street, quickly glance toward the stricken woman to her right, then look up the driveway to her left and raise her arm, in an effort to get the driver’s attention.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
At first glance, Sen. Umberg’s Senate Bill 82 may seem like a technical update to California laws governing arbitration.
—Ken Monroe, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
At first glance, designer Ravi Kheni’s floral ring appears to cradle a shard of glass.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Inside, Seán glanced briefly away from the television as the women fussed at Orla’s return.
—Anne Enright, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
The second video then shows a neighbor, Dawn Harvin, 55, come walking down the street, quickly glance toward the stricken woman to her right, then look up the driveway to her left and raise her arm, in an effort to get the driver’s attention.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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Minutes from the last policy meeting are due in the afternoon, and investors will get a glimpse into how the discussion over keeping rates unchanged went and what could flip some members towards a rate cut next month.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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This night owl behavior helps explain why park officials didn’t catch a glimpse of the new joey for until now.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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According to the company’s 2011 lawsuit, Terrell finally sent a $5,000 check — which bounced.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Owen, at 75, proved age is just a number, bouncing up and down and running from one side of the stage to the other, engaging every corner of the audience.—
Cindy Watts,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Teak sculptures peek from behind greenery, while bonsai and Ashoka trees add texture and height.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Aug. 2025
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The adorable moment reveals the pup splayed out on the ground, peeking under the door with a fixed gaze.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Four gleaming minaret-style towers welcome visitors to Alys Beach and a stretch of the scenic highway flanked by towering palm trees.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Gimlet’s offices were all start-up pizzazz — designer furniture, gleaming cutting-edge equipment, break rooms stocked with free sparkling water and a cornucopia of snacks.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The series offered a look at the day-to-day life of a municipal court, and Caprio, 88, charmed viewers over its two-decade run on local and national television by applying the law with empathy and humor.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This Alessi kettle brings a modernized look to a classic steel kettle with its dramatic shape and colorful handle that ensures you won’t get burned trying to make your morning chamomile.—
Elissa Suh,
Architectural Digest,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Volunteerism is rebounding: 28.3% of Americans volunteered through organizations between September 2022 and September 2023, up from the pandemic low, according to Census/AmeriCorps.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Burton has set career-high averages in points (11.3), rebounds (4.3) and assists (5.1) while being the only player to start every game for Golden State.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Briggs flashed some serious potential at the end of last season for Cleveland and should rotate in right away as well.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Henderson and Thomas have flashed enough to stay on the practice roster, and they could be counted on later in the season if injuries pile up.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to skip the barbecue and spend their Labor Day protesting President Donald Trump and the billionaires who support him.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Quite frankly, there are many jobs that leave writers free to write, but Paul skips the obvious bar, club and Uber shifts by signing up for a website called Jobber.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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