as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpse
Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Another glimpse of what could be in store this year is on the deal front.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Young men scampered onto the truck, hoping to glimpse Saleh al-Ras, an enforcer for former Syrian President Bashar Assad, who was ousted by rebels this month after 13 years of civil war.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Get a glimpse into Tazewell’s process in the video above.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Another glimpse of what could be in store this year is on the deal front.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Uranus Uranus can be glimpsed as a naked-eye object by people who are blessed with good eyesight and a clear, dark sky, as well as a forehand knowledge of exactly where to look for it.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Young men scampered onto the truck, hoping to glimpse Saleh al-Ras, an enforcer for former Syrian President Bashar Assad, who was ousted by rebels this month after 13 years of civil war.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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At first glance, ostrich didn’t seem the most climate-friendly option (beans), the most ethical (beans again), or the tastiest (pork, in my personal opinion).Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
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At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025.Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 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
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The Golden Globe nominee stepped out in oversized dark-wash jeans, a black blouse and a cream trench coat, while the athlete wore a pair of light-wash oversized jeans, a brown flannel and a brown suede blouson jacket, topping off his look with a fur brown bucket hat.Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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The $15 set includes rod pocket tier curtains and a valance for a coordinated and complete look.Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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