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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
At Gwanghwamun and City Hall Station, people watching the same screen naturally became aware of one another and started exchanging reactions—glances, cheers, the small involuntary responses that turn a crowd into a social body.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Samantha Johnson refused to glance at her relatives as those words were read — choosing instead to stare straight ahead, unflinching.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And at first glance, the Chery V23 does make a compelling case for itself.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
At Gwanghwamun and City Hall Station, people watching the same screen naturally became aware of one another and started exchanging reactions—glances, cheers, the small involuntary responses that turn a crowd into a social body.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The 40-year-old veteran soared higher than Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow and glanced his header into the unguarded goal.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Samantha Johnson refused to glance at her relatives as those words were read — choosing instead to stare straight ahead, unflinching.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a chance a scandal or unforeseen development might bounce one or more of the tenacious 10 out of the race.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner launched a 49-foot buzzer-beater that was literally halfway through the basket before bouncing out.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bits of the building’s pink skin have started to peek out like spring blossoms on the construction site at 2nd and Olive.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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From the curb, 170 Benvenue is a darling Cape with four perfect little dormers peeking out of its roof, just below a stone chimney.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Beyond it, glass cases gleam with Bvlgari jewels, while the polished marble surfaces shimmer in the light.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But the approach matters more than most people realize, and getting the timing, tools and technique right can mean the difference between gleaming glass and a frustrating mess of streaks and residue.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 28.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And then Eriksson Ek ended the game in the dying seconds with a wrist shot from up close off a Brock Faber rebound.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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On the ensuing possession, San Diego State’s Naomi Panganiban missed a 3-point attempt and the Jayhawks rebounded the ball.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These questions linger as Ion goes about his day, looking for work, begging for change, and scarfing down a meal—moments that flash by in quick, propulsive blips.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ware has flashed his intriguing potential during stretches this season, grabbing double-digit rebounds in nine straight games in November and also turning in one of his best performances of the season in Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Walsh also recommended offering more flexibility in work schedules so employees can skip the gas-guzzling gridlock of peak commute hours.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Be wary of the temptation to skip steps along the way or assume people will just get it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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