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
  • The officers appeared to look over Diaz-Torres’ identification and proof of insurance as an Oak Brook police sergeant surveyed the crash aftermath.
    — Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Research places to eat, look over the directions beforehand.
    — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026
Definition of look over
Verb
  • Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • The convenience of having high-quality lenses fast and a flawless journey from browsing to owning is all part of the convenience that many online eyewear retailers offer today.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • While browsing the thrift store, look for colorful quilts, blankets, or tablecloths to anchor your spread and provide a dry, comfortable place to sit while enjoying the outdoors.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of browse
Verb
  • Buffalo acquired Zellweger for a second-round pick and prospect Anton Wahlberg in a trade with the Ducks on draft day.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Florida also has Cole Reinhardt, Jonah Gadjovich and Crookshank under contract for next season to round out their forward group in addition to prospect Sandis Vilmanis.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of prospect
Verb
  • Through a cutting run down the right from Declan Rice, England had the ball in a dangerous position.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • First, on a driving run down the middle of the field, his right-footer hit the post.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • Looking for Loftus’ motivations, Aviv probes the psychologist’s memories of her mentally ill mother’s probable suicide and her own childhood abuse by a babysitter.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Behavioral interviews that probe how candidates handled past pressure, ambiguity or team friction.
    — Ed Brzychcy, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of probe
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