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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
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Using an aggregator tool to browse options in your price range is a good way to start.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Start on the ground floor, check out the temporary exhibition space upstairs, then do a quick browse through the bookshop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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Verb
Below, browse through summer wardrobe staples including flattering swimsuits, breezy palazzo pants, easy travel sets, wrinkle-free dresses, and comfy sandals.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Using an aggregator tool to browse options in your price range is a good way to start.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Noun
Search by title or topic in the Search Bar in the middle of the Home Page or click on the blue ‘years’ boxes and browse.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Start on the ground floor, check out the temporary exhibition space upstairs, then do a quick browse through the bookshop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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Verb
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Bass peeked around the back doors of a supporter’s Venice home Sunday afternoon to cheers from several dozen supporters at an intimate event.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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My trusty spreadsheet peeked at building permits filed in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties and found that developers in the 12 months ending in March had plans approved for the most housing since August 2007.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The idea that dogs graze to purge a sick stomach is one of the explanations owners reach for most.—
Niranjana Rajalakshmi,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Like most hotels in Istanbul, a brief security scan is part of the arrival experience, both of the car and your luggage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In a configurations where different systems are used and may not be integrated, an initial scan may take time to reach all the necessary medical stakeholders and gathering input becomes overly burdensome.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The driver is seen singing happily to himself, then glancing out his window with a slight look of concern as the sound of the jet’s whining engines begins on the recording.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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In addition to splashing around in the water together, the two also relaxed together side by side on the lounge chairs, with Alba cozying up with a book and occasionally glancing up at Ramirez with a smile.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Browse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browse. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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