BROWSE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

browse 1 of 2

verb

ˈbrau̇z

Definition of browse

as in to peek

to take a quick or hasty look browsed through the stacks looking for interesting books

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Relevance

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as in to graze

to feed on grass or herbs cows browsing in fields are a common sight along that stretch of the road

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browse

2 of 2

noun

as in scan

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Recent Examples of browse

Verb

But so is processing power, which the Dell 16 packs with the Intel Core 7-150U—an efficient CPU that’s designed for everyday tasks, browsing, and multitasking. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 In its first quarter, the system recommends products based on browsing history. — Ali Alkhafaji, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Noun

These fire regimes supported the humans dependent on meat, the mammals dependent on early-successional browse and grass, and the plants dependent on fire and light. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 Grub at Boxcar or the browse Food Hall options. — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for browse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for browse

Verb

Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker is drawn to curtains that leave a bit of light peeking through, and these European linen drapes do just the trick.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
The glow of ten-watt bulbs peeked from behind the patchworks of plywood and concrete.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

Mats of bacteria thrived on this fecal feast, and some animals came to graze on the bacteria.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
Diaz, who was driving, suffered minor injuries after a bullet grazed her head and hand, KTVB reported, adding that she was treated and released at the hospital the same day.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of graze

Noun

Later scans showed improvements in areas associated with decision-making, impulse control and retention.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
In order for a brain scan of the proper fidelity to be produced, the dogs must spend a minimum of six minutes in the machine, moving less than three millimeters in any direction.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of scan

Verb

After an intentional walk to Seiya Suzuki, Crow-Armstrong took off for third and came around when the throw from Valenzuela glanced off Josh Smith’s glove and into short left field.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Chad Williams jogged back toward Blue Lakes, appearing to glance for pursuers around the charging station’s wall, Watters’ video showed.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of glance

Browse Nearby Words

brown study

browse

browsed

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