Synonyms of browse

browse 1 of 2

verb

ˈbrau̇z 

1

as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look

browsed through the stacks looking for interesting books

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peek
• glance
• glimpse
• skim
• scan
• peruse
• dip
• peep
• glint
• squint
• look over
• keek
• rake
• blink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• examine
• stare
• gaze
• study
• view
• survey
• question
• oversee
• overlook
• peer
• pry
• gawk
• ogle
• rubberneck
• goggle
• leer

2

as in to graze

to feed on grass or herbs

cows browsing in fields are a common sight along that stretch of the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• graze
• forage
• pasture
• feed
• eat
• rustle
• nibble
• stock
• range
• overgraze

browse

2 of 2

noun

as in scan

Related Words

• scan
• ogle
• glance
• peek
• glimpse
• peep
• blink
• oeillade
• flash
• sight
• stime

Dissimilar Words

• gaze
• stare
• eye
• regard
• aspect
• scrutiny
• gape
• glare
• contemplation
• fixation
• glower

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of browse

Verb

Using their free Black List industry accounts, professionals in the film, television, theater, and publishing industries can now search and browse titles from the Spiegel & Grau catalogue alongside the existing resources hosted on the platform. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Instead of afternoons spent browsing racks of clothing and getting advice from trusted salespeople, shoppers find inspiration from social media. — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026

Noun

Students would search, browse, compare and leave signals along the way, and even anonymous traffic provided some indication of interest. — Aaron Edgell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Breakfast browse One for the record books Argentina’s Lionel Messi made history on Monday as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 June 2026