as in to look over
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance (over)
Verb
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Wendorf will look over the form and respond with the library’s decision.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025 -
The record arrives alongside a lyric video that finds the singer lounging around the studio, willing herself to accept the warmth of a relationship without looking over her shoulder for whatever unfortunate truths might derail it.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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The show will add a 21st century wrinkle by also exploring America’s current true-crime obsession.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Though the best vibrators don’t require a PhD for operation, there are tons of types to explore and understand.—
Amanda Chatel,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Productivity and Content Creation Tests Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, puts a system through its paces in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On stage, Damon and Marlon Wayans also gave their eldest brother his due, delivering a touching and hilarious speech about how Keenen prospected for the family’s future by moving to Hollywood, then taught each one of his siblings how to succeed in the entertainment business.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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Even activities that come before drilling, like seismic surveys used in prospecting, pose an imminent risk to wildlife, the lawsuit argues.—
Karen Zraick,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The caskets were displayed in front of a large banner that showed a caricature replicating antisemitic tropes of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with vampiric teeth and blood running down his face.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The dress featured long sleeves with buttons running down the front placket off the side.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Much of the public discussion in recent years around holding Chicago cops accountable has centered on civilian agencies that probe alleged police misconduct.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Above all else, Trump's first month has been dominated by his war on the federal bureaucracy — and his various efforts to prod, probe and blow through the limits of presidential power.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Glance (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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