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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
At first glance, browsing opportunities can feel productive.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
During the voyage, a girl was allegedly browsing jewelry at one of the on-board gift shops, per an arrest affidavit obtained by WPLG.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Scammers are not just browsing those sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Their resistance to deer browsing is another advantage of this plant.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
As a whole, this laptop can handle everyday tasks like browsing and run a few productivity programs at once without software snags.
—Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
That kind of reference can make the browsing process feel less random.
—Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Just a few blocks from the hotel, Broughton Street is an easy wander for browsing boutiques like the Posh Loft and Paris Market, followed by a coffee at the Coffee Fox.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Encircle your plant with a barrier such as hardware cloth or stakes and netting to prevent browsing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
During the voyage, a girl was allegedly browsing jewelry at one of the on-board gift shops, per an arrest affidavit obtained by WPLG.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Scammers are not just browsing those sites.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Their resistance to deer browsing is another advantage of this plant.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
As a whole, this laptop can handle everyday tasks like browsing and run a few productivity programs at once without software snags.
—Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
That kind of reference can make the browsing process feel less random.
—Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Just a few blocks from the hotel, Broughton Street is an easy wander for browsing boutiques like the Posh Loft and Paris Market, followed by a coffee at the Coffee Fox.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Encircle your plant with a barrier such as hardware cloth or stakes and netting to prevent browsing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browsing
Verb
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Noticeably, Mirren's silvery strands were cut into an asymmetrical crop, with the ends of her hair grazing the nape of her neck.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Now, her silver-white hair is cropped right at the nape of her neck but left longer on one side, just grazing her cheekbone.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 June 2026
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The couple packed on the PDA, holding hands, wrapping their arms around each other, kissing, and glancing lovingly at one another.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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The driver is seen singing happily to himself, then glancing out his window with a slight look of concern as the sound of the jet’s whining engines begins on the recording.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Several of the incidents took place in the mountains, with some people injured while out foraging for wild plants and vegetables.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Aim for the hole and spray into the nest during the evening when the wasps are inactive and aren’t out foraging.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Hidden in plain sight around the resort are 300 little wooden menehune statues, peeking out from corners and under bridges.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Browsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browsing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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