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 By organizing listings around familiar Quebec regions and cities, LeoList aims to make browsing more intuitive for users who want localized results rather than a generic Canada-wide classifieds experience. — Ascend Agency, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 The company claims a 20 percent boost in power efficiency, along with 25 percent faster browsing and 15 percent faster app loading. — ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Once in Alba, travelers are free to explore on their own, and there are plenty of culinary adventures to embark upon, from browsing seasonal markets, to sipping local wine in historic bars, and visiting artisanal chocolate shops. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 The small bookstore eventually grew into a distinctive London chain known for browsing-friendly stores, knowledgeable booksellers, and shelves intentionally tilted upwards to best catch the light. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 More than half discover new products while browsing in physical stores, making in-store discovery as important to them as social media. — Andrew Stern, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Even as the temperature dips, visiting the Seashore Trolley Museum, browsing antique stores, and shopping for a Kennebunkport sweatshirt are worthwhile ways to pass a few hours. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 Someone exploring cat eye glasses may be drawn to silhouettes that feel expressive and elegant, while shoppers browsing square glasses might prefer a cleaner, more structured look. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Without question, it will be missed by shoppers who enjoyed browsing stores while savoring ice cream. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browsing
  1. grazing
  2. glancing
  3. foraging
  4. peeking
Verb
  • But those dugouts are gone now, after a farmer renting the land built a dam on the creek to create a pond for cattle grazing the pasture, according to Kelly.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The mother claims Rojas Ortiz later began the process of applying for a U visa after there was a shooting in her neighborhood and a bullet went through the walls, allegedly grazing her son.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of grazing
Verb
  • Some of the men in the room could be seen glancing nervously at their dates.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of glancing
Verb
  • But like identifying any kind of wild food, foraging for edible mushrooms requires extensive knowledge on how to do so safely.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The findings suggested that food—or perhaps foraging—drove increases in brain size in primates, rather than complex social interactions, another leading theory.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of foraging
Verb
  • In southwest suburban Bridgeview, Southfield Drive off Harlem Avenue was so inundated that the only sign that a street was under the water was a fire hydrant peeking out.
    — Albert Ramon, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker is drawn to curtains that leave a bit of light peeking through, and these European linen drapes do just the trick.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of peeking

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