browsing

verb

present participle of browse
1
as in grazing
to feed on grass or herbs cows browsing in fields are a common sight along that stretch of the road

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Relevance
2
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 Privacy concerns are real, and this isn't about judging general browsing habits. — Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 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 Your browsing activity and personal data are fully protected with government-grade, AES-256 encryption. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 The Hudson Valley, which is about two hours from New York City, is known for its vibrant art scene and farm-to-table dining—think second hand stores, art galleries, and vintage furniture shops are ideal for browsing. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2026 In other words, romance novels plant the hope, and romance bookstores give readers somewhere to act on it by lingering, browsing, joining a book club or striking up a conversation. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 One of my favorite parts of writing this newsletter was browsing our library of Peachtree Road Race photos and reliving the joy, determination, crowd energy and all the creative costumes. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 There’s plenty to do here, including paddling the Crystal River or browsing art galleries. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026 OurTime is available on desktop and mobile devices, which may appeal to users who prefer browsing at home as well as those who want to manage conversations while on the go. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browsing
  1. grazing
  2. glancing
  3. foraging
  4. peeking
Verb
  • Candid Health cofounder Doug Proctor spun his laptop around to show me a herd of wild horses grazing behind him in upstate New York during our first Zoom call.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • Bison that appear to be grazing peacefully are able to accelerate at a terrifying pace, making them among the most dangerous animals in Yellowstone, where one of the giant bovines recently charged at and tossed a grandfather.
    — Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of grazing
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 glancing
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the kangaroos and wallabies roam free, exploring and foraging, sometimes approaching the humans.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026
  • Uprooted interweaves nature writing with personal memoir to share Hua’s foraging experience.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of foraging
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
  • The pool is great—high up and peeking out through the treeline for a glimpse of the ocean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of peeking

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“Browsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browsing. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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