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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The table below provides a quick glance at the similarities and differences between them.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Berggren’s shot glanced off Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins’ glove before finding the net.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
At first glance, the contests hold little mystery: Democrats have significant advantages in the State House district and one of the two State Senate districts that are up for grabs, while the other district in the upper chamber is all but certain to remain in Republican hands.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The table below provides a quick glance at the similarities and differences between them.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
The two let Jenner do her thing with Fanning subtly glancing at Jenner towards the end of the video.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Berggren’s shot glanced off Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins’ glove before finding the net.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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This means people in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be able to catch a glimpse of the planet parade on a clear night.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One player methodically bounces the ball preparing to serve, the other crouches to receive it, and reliably, the television cameras show close-up shots of both.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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There are prism systems that bounce a projection off of a prism into your eye, and there are waveguide systems that use special etchings in a flat lens to guide the projection into your eye.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One pink man appears to be stuck between two buildings, while another is peeking into a large window.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Jan. 2025
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For New York City viewers, the moon and Jupiter will peek up into view around 5:06 p.m EST (2206 GMT), appearing 34 degrees above the eastern horizon.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Four lowriders, parked alongside gas pumps, gleamed in the afternoon sun in Altadena.—
Ken Bensinger,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Venus and Saturn will appear in the southwest, Jupiter will gleam overhead, and Mars will appear to rise in the east.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The foodie who appreciates the look of food as much as the taste and those who appreciate the incredible organization and contrasts in the kitchen are the two that come to mind.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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Known for their ability to soften facial features and create a polished look, side parts gained widespread appeal through their association with celebrities and iconic styles of the time.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Gators rebounded with 10 points by the end of the first quarter, then dominated the rest of the game.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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For the second game, the audience rebounded, averaging 20.6 million viewers across the three ESPN networks.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When an extreme gust of wind sent the helicopter plunging around 100 feet, an emergency light on the dashboard flashed a warning that the transmission box was out of oil.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Another reason may be the notifications about spending and account balances that flash up on a consumer's watch or phone after payment.—
Bill Hardekopf,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Holmes, 46, switched things up at the ankles, skipping leather boots and sneakers for a pair of white ballet flats worn over black ankle socks.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Nevada also insisted its players would be allowed to skip the contest without facing discipline.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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