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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
The new service will enable streaming, browsing and real-time communication across American’s domestic and short-haul international routes, according to a news release.
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Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
In recent years, the rise of dating apps—some of which allow users to set height preferences when browsing potential matches—has made height exaggeration even more ubiquitous.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Don’t miss walking down Centre Street and browsing the local boutiques.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Jamil Ghani, Amazon’s vice president of Prime, said in an interview that the company opted to keep the extended timeframe after observing Prime members browsing and purchasing items throughout the entire four-day period last year.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Having made her own centerpieces and welcome signs, her fiancé, Daniel Wheal, spotted the idea of using Polo mints as wedding favors while browsing online, continuing the couple's DIY trend for their upcoming nuptials.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The best ones are woven into the historic fabric of the city itself, where browsing the stalls means walking past ancient ruins, sitting down for lunch at a traditional taverna and watching street performers do their thing — all in the same afternoon.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Its display is more than capable for browsing, social media, and video streaming.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
That browsing model is now obsolete.
—Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
In recent years, the rise of dating apps—some of which allow users to set height preferences when browsing potential matches—has made height exaggeration even more ubiquitous.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Don’t miss walking down Centre Street and browsing the local boutiques.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Jamil Ghani, Amazon’s vice president of Prime, said in an interview that the company opted to keep the extended timeframe after observing Prime members browsing and purchasing items throughout the entire four-day period last year.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Having made her own centerpieces and welcome signs, her fiancé, Daniel Wheal, spotted the idea of using Polo mints as wedding favors while browsing online, continuing the couple's DIY trend for their upcoming nuptials.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The best ones are woven into the historic fabric of the city itself, where browsing the stalls means walking past ancient ruins, sitting down for lunch at a traditional taverna and watching street performers do their thing — all in the same afternoon.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Its display is more than capable for browsing, social media, and video streaming.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
That browsing model is now obsolete.
—Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browsing
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On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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How is grazing replacing the traditional family dinner?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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These gentler, more glancing interactions often result in a merger, too.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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From garden foraging to bread and cheese making and buffalo farm tours, there’s little that Babylonstoren doesn’t offer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Fanny and her third lover in the month of November, Nicole, had gathered a good haul of mushrooms on a foraging expedition to Normandy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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This funky set also features a wash of green airbrushing and negative space peeking through white polish.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Food and drink Borg Restaurant is the namesake dining space at the hotel, with ground-floor views peeking out over Austurvöllur Square.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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“Browsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browsing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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