glance (over)

verb

Definition of glance (over)next
as in to look over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance (over)
  1. look over
  2. explore
  3. browse
  4. prospect
  5. run down
  6. probe
Verb
  • Which brings us to Tribal Council. Survivor 47 cast share their most embarrassing moments ever (exclusive) How to curry with the jury Anyone else surprised by how serious Kyle looked over on the jury?
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Their wishes may be in reach, as a Metro Council committee will look over a proposal Tuesday.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of look over
Verb
  • During last year’s Winter Meetings, Brown emphatically denied that the team would explore trades for impending free agent Alex Bregman, making Monday’s acknowledgment a departure from Houston’s standard operating procedure.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The mountain offers 105 trails and a charming mountain village to explore.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Some renowned retailers like MAC Cosmetics and Coco Village design landing pages that are easy to browse with good category and filtering options, making their shopping experience well-suited for BFCM.
    Karan Sharma, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Saying goodbye On Sunday afternoon, Charlotte Burns browsed the swap meet while a man in a cowboy hat serenaded the crowd.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of browse
Verb
  • Top prospect Caden Dana and prospect Sam Aldegheri also figure at some point to be part of the equation.
    Marc Carig, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • In any case, there aren’t any current women’s bantamweight prospects the promotion is likely to see as stars.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of prospect
Verb
  • The teaser ends on a cryptic note, showing an unknown bloodied woman (played by series newcomer Hilary Swank), running down the side of the road from an unseen threat.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
  • With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of run down
Verb
  • With Jermaine Jenas, Jay Blades, Huw Edwards and two Strictly Come Dancing pros having all stepped back under dark clouds this year, there are now clamors for the BBC to launch its own investigation into Wallace (producer Banijay is already probing).
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • However, a sinkhole had recently opened up as emergency crews worked through the frigid night, using advanced equipment to probe the manhole-sized sinkhole.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of probe
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