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
Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024
Another person shared on X a glimpse into the game, which shows Piglet wandering through an empty mansion that seems rife for jump scares.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
As soon as the Brulé glimpsed Harney’s troops the women began to strike tepees, loading lodge poles, skins and other belongings onto travois, sledges drawn by horses and dogs.
—Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The transnational Peaks of the Balkans hiking route offers a glimpse of a fascinating, history-rich region that was long off-limits to tourists.
—Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024
Another person shared on X a glimpse into the game, which shows Piglet wandering through an empty mansion that seems rife for jump scares.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
And as long as stargazers are in a dark location, equipment like telescopes and binoculars shouldn't be necessary to glimpse a shooting star.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
As soon as the Brulé glimpsed Harney’s troops the women began to strike tepees, loading lodge poles, skins and other belongings onto travois, sledges drawn by horses and dogs.
—Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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For recurring events like elections or sports matches, measuring accuracy might seem possible at first glance.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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At first glance, over half the slots in the berries where seeds should be are empty.Krista Stevens, Longreads, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Depending on the temperature, moisture and other conditions from previous months, flashes of crimson, yellow and gold can peek out from Austin-area trees and shrubs by late September or early October.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024
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This often comes in the form of her blouses peeking from beneath her single-breasted blazer that always has an American flag pinned to the lapel.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
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This edgy look works great for someone who wants to make their face look a bit more angular, Simmonds says, as its shorter length adds width and balance to long or oval-shaped faces.Sam Escobar, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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All things considered, the series offers a compassionate look at those who deal with mental health issues and encourages those who are troubled to seek help.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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