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
Brent Schacherer, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
This 2,000-year-old marvel, buried for centuries, offers a rare glimpse into one of Rome's most infamous rulers.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
For several days it could be glimpsed from most Northern Hemisphere locations that were blessed with clear, transparent skies and clear, unobstructed horizons.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The facilities maintenance and capital plans provide School Board members and the public a five-year financial glimpse into the future.
—Brent Schacherer, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
This 2,000-year-old marvel, buried for centuries, offers a rare glimpse into one of Rome's most infamous rulers.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
The following states may also glimpse Tuesday night’s lights: Idaho, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin — but the lights may reach down into Iowa, Wyoming, Nebraska, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
For several days it could be glimpsed from most Northern Hemisphere locations that were blessed with clear, transparent skies and clear, unobstructed horizons.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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At first glance, the invitation doesn’t seem to give much away.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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At first glance, CSCU — which includes four regional universities, the community colleges and the online Charter Oak State College — and the University of Connecticut didn’t see their funding levels significantly change in the governor’s new two-year plan.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Related Articles King paired the gown with pointed pastel blue heels that peeked out from beneath the floor-length skirt.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Its most famous interior feature is a double-helix spiral staircase that twists up three floors, but the grand castle also boasts 426 rooms (guests can peek into 60 of them), 83 staircases, and 282 fireplaces.—
Kimberley Lovato,
AFAR Media,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here's a look at the celebrations in Philadelphia after Super Bowl 59.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Here's a closer look at what the department does and doesn't do: 🎓 The federal government contributes a small fraction of schools' overall funding.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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