BROWSE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

browse 1 of 2

verb

ˈbrau̇z

Definition of browse

as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look browsed through the stacks looking for interesting books

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to graze

to feed on grass or herbs cows browsing in fields are a common sight along that stretch of the road

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browse

2 of 2

noun

as in scan

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Recent Examples of browse

Verb

But for those who want to browse pans in person, that’s possible too. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 On the mezzanine, young people alternately browsed and posed for Beatles-style photographs taken from below. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Noun

Expect other big-box retailers with long browse times — home goods, sporting goods, warehouse clubs — to test similar rooms, particularly ones tied to a membership tier. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Students would search, browse, compare and leave signals along the way, and even anonymous traffic provided some indication of interest. — Aaron Edgell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for browse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for browse

Verb

Underneath, a silk and wool bustier peeked out from the dress’s neckline.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
And the Giants’ scouts used it as an opportunity to peek at Platte.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

Wellness guide Patrick Mauroner leads early-bird or afternoon hikes and e-bike rides through the Alpe di Siusi meadows, past fields tinkling with cowbells and grazed by pretty palomino horses.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Later, the family walked through the village, where elk and wild horses occasionally graze near tourists.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of graze

Verb

The ball glanced off the webbing of Walls' glove and into left field for an RBI single and a 2-0 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
DeLuca covered 85 feet to track down Yelich’s drive but just missed making a diving catch as the ball glanced off his glove.

— Steve Megaree, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of glance

Browse Nearby Words

brown study

browse

browsed

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