as in to read
to go over and mentally take in the content of
perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors
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Fans of physical media can expect to peruse some 5,000 titles, including ones from local chefs, rare and esoteric selections and historic tomes dating from World War II and earlier.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Scroll on over to the promotion’s YouTube page and peruse the selections for this weekend’s UFC 313 fight card.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Grab a bitE at its outdoor food court (my favorite stall is Reddi Chik) and then peruse the shops: there are outposts of famous California Brands like Doen and Jenni Kayne, as well as Gwyneth Paltrow’s original Goop Store.
—Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
If time allows, peruse the art gallery and pop into the gift shop for a souvenir.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Scroll on over to the promotion’s YouTube page and peruse the selections for this weekend’s UFC 313 fight card.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Grab a bitE at its outdoor food court (my favorite stall is Reddi Chik) and then peruse the shops: there are outposts of famous California Brands like Doen and Jenni Kayne, as well as Gwyneth Paltrow’s original Goop Store.
—Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
If time allows, peruse the art gallery and pop into the gift shop for a souvenir.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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