browser

noun

Definition of browsernext
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as in surfer

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as in user

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Recent Examples of browser Users should also clear their browser cache, review browser extensions, change important passwords from a different trusted device and enable two-factor authentication. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Your browser or email program should reveal the destination address. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Users are then prompted to download malicious files, after which the hijackers infect the user's device with malware that collects browser cookies, passwords, documents and more, Microsoft said. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Web searches, instant messaging, minimizing the browser, and hundreds of other functions are also prevented. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for browser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browser
  1. surfer
  2. user
  3. shopper
  4. purchaser
  5. buyer
  6. prospect
  7. consumer
  8. correspondent
Noun
  • It is known for its playful, nostalgic streetwear that blends West Coast surfer vibes and skate culture.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Sean McNamara’s 2011 film tells the story of Bethany Hamilton, a competitive surfer who opts out of a church mission in order to train for a surfing contest.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of surfer
Noun
  • National security applications include fuel rod scanners and port security systems, while industrial users rely on californium-252 for applications such as oil well logging, coal analysis and instrument calibration.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside optimizing the annual hardware cycle, Apple must also consider the annual cycle its user base has fallen into.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of user
Noun
  • Phia built other features that similarly dropped a cookie without the shopper intentionally clicking on its coupons or links.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of shopper
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  • If two reports carry the same meaning, are held to the same standard and are described in the same language, then a careful purchaser would be almost irresponsible not to choose the cheaper one.
    — Amir Tarighat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • In the pharmaceutical and biotech sector (as in many other sectors), the Chinese state operates simultaneously as owner, lender, regulator, purchaser, land allocator, and strategic investor.
    — Paul Friedrichs, STAT, 30 July 2026
Definition of purchaser
Noun
  • The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Jen Winston of Compass and Andrew Dinsky of Equity Union shared the listing, while Craig Strong and Lisa Klein of Compass represented the buyer.
    — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of buyer
Noun
  • Wide receiver Major Floyd and defensive back Bryson Hazley, both juniors, are top-250 national prospects for a team coming off a 3-8 finish.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • And for a generation scarred by Covid, wars, and the risk of AI, now worrying over job prospects, demand for safety, security, and certainty may be at an all-time high.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of prospect
Noun
  • But attendance was softening at its older two theme parks in Orlando, with the company citing weakness in consumer sentiment and higher travel costs.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Dana Johnson with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce also spoke in favor of the proposal, characterizing data centers as a form of infrastructure increasingly necessary for businesses, governments, schools and consumers.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of consumer
Noun
  • Joining us now is CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent, Nicole Sganga, to tell us more.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Other departures from 60 Minutes include executive editor Draggan Mihailovich, correspondents Cecilia Vega and longtime producer Henry Schuster.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of correspondent

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“Browser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browser. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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