Synonyms of browsing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grazing
• foraging
• feeding
• eating
• pasturing
• rustling
• nibbling
• stocking
• ranging
• overgrazing

2

as in glancing

to take a quick or hasty look

browsed through the stacks looking for interesting books

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glancing
• peeking
• glimpsing
• scanning
• skimming
• dipping
• glinting
• squinting
• perusing
• peeping
• keeking
• looking over
• raking
• blinking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• staring
• gazing
• examining
• studying
• viewing
• surveying
• questioning
• overseeing
• overlooking
• peering
• prying
• gawking
• leering
• goggling
• ogling
• rubbernecking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of browsing

Younger customers are finding clothes through creator videos, livestreams and social feeds where browsing and checkout happen in the same window. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Instead of typing into a search bar or browsing a store’s site, Gen Z and millennial shoppers are increasingly discovering fashion through creators, styling videos and the social content already filling their feeds. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The nonprofit thrift store in Homer Glen has been about six years in the making and opened its doors Thursday as cars parked in a nearby overflow lot and customers enjoyed punch and cookies while browsing through the displays. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The CleanWeb tool blocks ads, trackers, and malware, which may also help speed up your download and browsing speeds. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

Still, Netflix collected granular information about subscriber activity on its platform, the lawsuit says, including searches, pauses, rewatches, browsing and scrolling behavior and device information. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Large language models can generate tailored customer communications, while machine learning frameworks can analyze browsing patterns. — Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Shoppers spent the afternoon browsing booths featuring everything from artwork and jewelry to clothing, home décor and specialty items created by local makers. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Do your online shopping and everyday browsing on another device. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026