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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
browsed through the stacks looking for interesting books
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Recent Examples of browse
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
After your meal, browse through the nearby gift shop, which features items like ceramic citrus juicers, Casa Cody archival postcards, cookbooks, and playing cards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
While imposing from the outside, their magnificent jewel-box innards are worth a browse—a superb, rather opulent retreat from the midday sun.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Verb
While the birth control pill for deer is being invented this year, maybe Baltimore City could temporarily plant trees and plant seedlings in parks for deer to eat — to divert them from browsing on the main forest trees until the birth control pills are distributed.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
After your meal, browse through the nearby gift shop, which features items like ceramic citrus juicers, Casa Cody archival postcards, cookbooks, and playing cards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
Select a partner using the finder or browse list.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
While imposing from the outside, their magnificent jewel-box innards are worth a browse—a superb, rather opulent retreat from the midday sun.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for browse
Verb
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These closures allow your dog to peek their head out and enjoy the view without the risk of them making a break for the nearest hot dog stand.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bess peeked over the counter and read the subtitle on the page.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His second score, midway through the second period, went off his leg after a shot from the slot by Miro Heiskanen initially grazed Evans' stick.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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His second score, midway through the second period, went off his leg after a shot from the slot by Miro Heiskanen initially grazed Evans’ stick.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An in-depth study of the work, including macro X-ray fluorescence scans and comparisons with other works by the artist, confirmed Rembrandt painted it, said the museum’s curator of 17th century Dutch paintings, Jonathan Bikker.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nyong’o, for one, had to mention her pain multiple times before her physician decided to order an ultrasound, the scan that ultimately uncovered her fibroids.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pulling Forsberg for an extra attacker, a Clarke slap shot from the blue line glanced off the underside of the crossbar to give the Kings life in the final 66 seconds.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Patterson, who was already moving to stand up, glanced over at her in surprise.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Browse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browse. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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