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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
This tendency, called marcescence, may have developed a few million years ago to discourage large mammals from browsing on trees in winter due to the bitterness of the tannin-rich leaves surrounding buds.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Shopping is as much about browsing as buying, with Fisher noting favorites like The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, John Doe Records, Magic Hill Mercantile, Clove & Creek, and the ever-popular Antique Warehouse.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Wild ginger resists deer and rabbit browsing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The tools, built on data from past purchases, preferences and browsing behavior, will enable associates to provide more informed and engaging service tailored to individual customers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
These types of vulnerabilities can be exploited through normal user behavior, such as browsing to a web page.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
The company blends the nostalgia of bookstore browsing with modern, audio-first habits, testing what storytelling spaces may look like in the future.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
One video has drawn thousands of comments, with people recalling childhood trips to the DVD section and browsing such clothing brands as Mossimo.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Shopping is as much about browsing as buying, with Fisher noting favorites like The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, John Doe Records, Magic Hill Mercantile, Clove & Creek, and the ever-popular Antique Warehouse.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Wild ginger resists deer and rabbit browsing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The tools, built on data from past purchases, preferences and browsing behavior, will enable associates to provide more informed and engaging service tailored to individual customers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
These types of vulnerabilities can be exploited through normal user behavior, such as browsing to a web page.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
The company blends the nostalgia of bookstore browsing with modern, audio-first habits, testing what storytelling spaces may look like in the future.
—New Atlas, 6 May 2026
One video has drawn thousands of comments, with people recalling childhood trips to the DVD section and browsing such clothing brands as Mossimo.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browsing
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Guilfoyle said helpful approaches include increasing enrichment and sniff-based activities on walks, providing more structured chewing opportunities, treating underlying nausea, reflux, pain or anxiety if present, and redirecting with food or toys before the dog starts grazing heavily.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Betye Saar practically levitates into the room wearing a Max Mara jacket that resembles a bird’s plumage, with a butter-yellow silk Dior dress grazing the ground behind her and a cane in her hand.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 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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Most of the time, bees do their own thing, foraging for food and raising a colony.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 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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The filmmaker rarely lingers, making brief moments of grace — like Gabrielle peeking in at her mom and stepdad taking a nap — all the more resonant for their evanescence.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Days before the shop formally opened, hopeful customers were already peeking into its doors.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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“Browsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browsing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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