GLANCE (OVER) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

glance (over)

verb

Definition of glance (over)

as in to look over

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Verb

Oversized windows look over downtown, and Great American Ball Park, home of the Cincinnati Reds, is right around the corner.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
The officers appeared to look over Diaz-Torres’ identification and proof of insurance as an Oak Brook police sergeant surveyed the crash aftermath.

— Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of look over

Verb

From fans around the world trying the Metroplex’s best barbecue to exploring the Fort Worth Stockyards and hopping back on double-digit-hour flights with cowboy hats on, Haaland’s DFW experience encapsulated that completely.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
In Simulacra and Simulation, Jean Baudrillard famously explored the perils of living in a world of holograms.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of explore

Verb

Sky Tower guests can browse designer fashion, accessories and other premium finds between lunch and a theater performance or pick up a last-minute outfit without making a separate journey to one of the city’s major shopping districts.

— Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
The private residence then doubles as a temporary showroom, where guests who have booked through Instagram or via the brand’s newsletter can browse and shop.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of browse

Verb

Buffalo acquired Zellweger for a second-round pick and prospect Anton Wahlberg in a trade with the Ducks on draft day.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Florida also has Cole Reinhardt, Jonah Gadjovich and Crookshank under contract for next season to round out their forward group in addition to prospect Sandis Vilmanis.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of prospect

Verb

The event began with an interactive quiz for attendees, who were probed on their Heartstopper trivia.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigators are probing a destructive fire that ripped through a Sun Valley strip mall early Sunday morning, destroying a beloved family-run market.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of probe

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