as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpse
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, director Paul Thomas Anderson debuted the trailer for One Battle After Another, out Sept. 26, which gives a glimpse of DiCaprio playing a kooky, revolutionary also fighting for his family.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The next total lunar eclipse will take place on March 13-14, 2025, and will be best seen from North and South America, and glimpsed from parts of Europe and New Zealand.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Scouts from all 32 NFL teams spent Wednesday inside Boise State’s football facility, hoping to catch a final up-close glimpse of star running back Ashton Jeanty ahead of next month’s NFL Draft.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, director Paul Thomas Anderson debuted the trailer for One Battle After Another, out Sept. 26, which gives a glimpse of DiCaprio playing a kooky, revolutionary also fighting for his family.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Along the causeway that borders both a freshwater pond and a tidal marsh and on the park’s branching nature trails, guests can spot more than 300 winged species—and perhaps glimpse alligators or sea turtles too.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The next total lunar eclipse will take place on March 13-14, 2025, and will be best seen from North and South America, and glimpsed from parts of Europe and New Zealand.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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While the current valuation might seem steep at first glance, projected sales growth averaging approximately 25% annually over the next three years, coupled with potentially much stronger earnings growth, suggests the premium may be justified by the company’s improving financial outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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A lot of my clients are noticing that their libidos have taken a nosedive without any discernible reason at first glance.—
Myisha Battle,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The only issue: Redness, discoloration, and acne scars can start to peek through by the time I’m done with my lunch break.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Her go-to milky manicure peeking out from one jacket sleeve.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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