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 fraudster in question directed Rowena to a fake investment platform, sent her a contract to look over and promised her a 50% return on her investments within 24 hours.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Sit down together and look over your teen's schedule.
    Amy Morin, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of look over
Verb
  • Anderson / Prime Video Telling the Cross story through a TV series gives the producers more space to explore the world and the character.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For those eager to explore more, Trellis also hosts monthly Flight Nights, featuring a $15 tasting of four wines.
    Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Travelers can browse a range of options on sites like Viator or ResortPass, which Guthrie said can be more diverse than what the cruise line offers.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of browse
Verb
  • Candidates for the final spot include former World Series hero Ian Anderson, one-time All-Star Bryce Elder, plus prospects Hurston Waldrep, and AJ Smith-Shawver in addition to Canning.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Presently, prospecting is primarily done virtually, via phone, email or other digital means.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of prospect
Verb
  • Quartz’s Rocio Fabbro runs down Powell’s limited chatter about it.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • In the end, Manchester United was able to run down the remainder of the clock, end its six-year trophy wait – the club’s longest wait for a major trophy since 1983 – and possibly usher in a new era at the club.
    Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of run down
Verb
  • This new study probed the DNA evidence that has been taken from some of these bodies.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigations will have agents in each field office across the country poised to probe allegations of election fraud or other abuses on election day, Estrada said.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of probe
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