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as in glancing
to take a quick or hasty look
browsed through the stacks looking for interesting books
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Recent Examples of browsing
Readers browsing online previews decide in seconds whether to download a sample.
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
It’s meant to be an AI assistant for your browsing needs.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Certain varieties, such as Artemisia versicolor 'Seafoam,' Artemisia 'Powis Castle', and Artemisia frigida (pictured above), are all highly resistant to browsing deer, says Lauren Carvalho, horticulturist with High Country Gardens.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
The software uses web cookies to scrape information about someone’s browsing history, particularly by monitoring the IP address.
—Daniel Munoz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some research has suggested AI recommendations might even be taking some of the excitement out of shopping by browsing.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Grab lunch at Goose Feathers Café, then spend the afternoon browsing Broughton Street for local boutiques, vintage shops and Leopold’s Ice Cream, open since 1919.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
In return for the extra nutrient boost, large and prickly squash leaves serve as a living mulch and help to deter animals from browsing on nearby corn and bean plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
It’s meant to be an AI assistant for your browsing needs.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Certain varieties, such as Artemisia versicolor 'Seafoam,' Artemisia 'Powis Castle', and Artemisia frigida (pictured above), are all highly resistant to browsing deer, says Lauren Carvalho, horticulturist with High Country Gardens.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026
The software uses web cookies to scrape information about someone’s browsing history, particularly by monitoring the IP address.
—Daniel Munoz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Some research has suggested AI recommendations might even be taking some of the excitement out of shopping by browsing.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Grab lunch at Goose Feathers Café, then spend the afternoon browsing Broughton Street for local boutiques, vintage shops and Leopold’s Ice Cream, open since 1919.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
In return for the extra nutrient boost, large and prickly squash leaves serve as a living mulch and help to deter animals from browsing on nearby corn and bean plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browsing
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The State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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While no young tree is off-limits, young citrus trees have thorns that also deter deer from grazing.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Illustrations by Thomas Merceron Even glancing contact between a passenger car and a semi truck is often enough to send the smaller vehicle pinwheeling across the highway.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The pup can be seen glancing around his kennel with teary eyes, appearing scared and confused.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Chefs to Fish for Their Dinner (and More) Chopped Castaways is an intense, Survivor-style competition show that pairs the classic mystery basket setup with physical challenges, foraging, and survival skills.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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Fridge foraging directly addresses the reality of food waste at the individual level, without requiring specialty ingredients, expensive tools or hours of prep.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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There was a ficus tree directly next to the spa deck, a white hawk flying just below the clouds, and the leaves of a cecropia tree, where sloths typically sleep, peeking into my periphery.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Video shows the mother bear peeking her head out from the den and then wriggling out of it, signaling for the cubs to follow her.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Browsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browsing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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