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

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noun

as in scan

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Authorities allege Ivy and Mayhand distracted employees by browsing merchandise while Wiley sat at a consultation desk and stole two pieces of jewelry before the trio fled. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 The entire Picolette collection is now available to browse on Target's website. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 20 July 2026

Noun

Grub at Boxcar or the browse Food Hall options. — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 Start with a browse around the cluster of upscale boutiques along the Rue Vieille du Temple, before exploring the dizzying choice of restaurants and bars on surrounding streets. — Ellie Seymour, TheWeek, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for browse

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Verb

The undulating synth lead seems tailored to mimic the tone and timbre of a classical Indian singer, a comparison borne out by the occasional flashes of vocal sample peeking through the mix.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Her matching skin-tight briefs peeked out from her baby pink pinstripe pajama pants.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

While there is no official confirmation that a herd of sheep will graze along the course, which is apparently a longtime tradition on rural courses in Ireland, Duff’s has hinted at the possibility.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
As an emergency measure during World War II, the Canadian government permitted domestic sheep for the first time to graze in the Rocky Mountains of southern Alberta and British Columbia.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

Definition of graze

Verb

The episode is like a hothouse of feeling with every line delivery, moment of eye contact, and glancing touch landing humid and heavy.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Argentina finally re-took the lead for good in the 111th minute when Cristian Romero hit a glancing header that deflected off the arm of Cape Verde defender Diney Borges for an own goal.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of glance

Browse Nearby Words

brown study

browse

browsed

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“Browse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browse. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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