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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
Friends and family members will take photos, or, sometimes worse, be browsing their old files and snap a pic of an ancient photo and share it online.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
For other kinds of browsing, the airline charges $8 per flight for MileagePlus members and $10 for non-members.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
Days are easy to fill, shopping on King’s Parade (be sure to pop into Nomads for unique trinkets and jewellery), browsing the stalls in the bustling Market Square or visiting one of the city’s world-class museums (the Fitzwilliam is a must).
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
That digital gap is costly at a time when buyers are browsing and buying online more than ever.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
Perplexity's experience also does not require customers to visit Amazon's website, potentially devaluing it and limiting opportunities for browsing and additional purchases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
For other kinds of browsing, the airline charges $8 per flight for MileagePlus members and $10 for non-members.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
Days are easy to fill, shopping on King’s Parade (be sure to pop into Nomads for unique trinkets and jewellery), browsing the stalls in the bustling Market Square or visiting one of the city’s world-class museums (the Fitzwilliam is a must).
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026
That digital gap is costly at a time when buyers are browsing and buying online more than ever.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2025
Perplexity's experience also does not require customers to visit Amazon's website, potentially devaluing it and limiting opportunities for browsing and additional purchases.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browsing
Verb
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Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses grazing along the ridgelines.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The strongest sustained wind speed in the Atlantic on record occurred in 1980’s Hurricane Allen, which hit 190 mph, nearly grazing the researchers’ suggested Category 6.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The overnight storm was likely triggered by a glancing CME arrival that combined with lingering effects from a high-speed solar wind stream, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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After his partner of 30 years talks with his mother on the phone, Brackett knows the topic of their conversation just by glancing at his face.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is a walk-and-talk class to learn about local fungi and does not include foraging.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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My favorite, as a foraging enthusiast, is the Forager Crostini, which blends the earthiness of mushrooms with the saltiness of goat cheese and the sweet kiss of honey.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The feature has an asymmetrical design, with the faux fur lining peeking out from the top, adding a unique touch that sets them apart from other Koolaburra boots.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors have charged the man with burglary, peeking while loitering, invasion of privacy, possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of ammunition by a felon and unlawful entry on a property.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Browsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browsing. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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