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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
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
At first glance, this practice may seem more burdensome than beneficial.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
The parachutist, observing broad patterns and movements across vast stretches of space and time, might glance at Gardner’s photo and see a handful of white men deep in Indian Country.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
When the pair are stopped at a red traffic light and glance at a wedding dress in Kleinfeld’s windows, Bessette Kennedy’s character is said to make a comment about them getting married one day.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
At first glance, this practice may seem more burdensome than beneficial.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
No, Daria assured herself, her husband would not glance over at her and then continue searching for his wife on the other beach blankets.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
The parachutist, observing broad patterns and movements across vast stretches of space and time, might glance at Gardner’s photo and see a handful of white men deep in Indian Country.
—Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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What the whole saga also revealed, though, was a glimpse into one of the reasons McLellan is so valuable to this particular Red Wings team.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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This offers a glimpse into how the future of housing might be constructed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sasaki needed two pitches to get the final out, as Tommy Edman fired a bouncing throw that Freeman had to sprawl to grab to close out the night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The score would have given Arizona a 21-point lead late in the game, but instead the ball bounced out of the back of the end zone, resulting in a touchback and a turnover.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Koolaburra by Ugg Advay Slip-on Boots These suede boots strike that ideal balance between cozy and practical, complete with a fuzzy faux fur cuff that peeks out for just the right amount of flair.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Double-Breasted Overcoat Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stacy’s husband, Mark, the captain of the 2nd Massachusetts, sipped a gleaming Capri Sun.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Enormous glowing planets hung overhead; others were installed at ground level, punctuating the venue’s gleaming black floor.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chic Classic Collection Stretch Pull-On Pant For moms who love a straight-leg look, these stretchy legging jeans are perfect for work, events, and beyond.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The midfielder received the ball on the left from Lautaro after a few Venezuela rebounds in the area and slotted it into the near post.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The receivers rebounded in the second half with Small and McAlister each having over 100 yards.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the signature yellow-and-white audio waveform flashed across ABC screens, the first high-stakes emergency sent crews rushing to a Kane Brown concert at Ascend Amphitheater.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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And though the visuals start calmly enough, with an old man puttering through a deserted city, the flashing blue, green, and red lights inject a jolt of madness that’s pushed into the surreal as the man confronts giant statue heads of the Weeknd and Moroder floating above the city.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Government officials began weighing in on the Puerto Rican artist’s Spanish-language music catalog and his recent comments about skipping the United States on his last tour due to fears about his fans encountering ICE agents.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Syrupy sweets gleam in the windows of dessert shops around Athens, but skip the tourist-magnet displays and go to Feyrouz.—
Katherine Whittaker,
Saveur,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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