glance (over)

verb

Definition of glance (over)next
as in to look over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance (over)
  1. look over
  2. explore
  3. browse
  4. prospect
  5. run down
  6. probe
Verb
  • At the picnic table, Anna then turns to look over her shoulder, and the screen cuts to X-ray vision, the music goes grim and the finale ends.
    — Benjamin VanHoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • But Burke did not look over at the victim’s parents, who sat stoically in the courtroom in the row right in front of me.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026
Definition of look over
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  • The Runaway Species, co-authored with music composer Anthony Brandt, explores the neuroscience and behavior behind human creativity.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Run to snag Patchology’s new Good Day lineup, and explore more from the brand, below.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Without question, it will be missed by shoppers who enjoyed browsing stores while savoring ice cream.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Patrons can browse from a selection of more than 220 paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media and photographs, as well as sculptures and ceramics up to 10 inches.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of browse
Verb
  • The city tries to keep its idiosyncratic businesses going while prospecting for newcomers.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Looking down the line, prospects Bo Davidson and Parks Harber, who are both playing for Triple-A Sacramento, could see some time in the Giants’ outfield down the stretch.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of prospect
Verb
  • Fittingly, the style comes in three colorways including Zebra Soapstone, a tan take on the trendy animal print, and Gilded Umber, a rich, chocolate brown adorned with gold-tone grommets running down each outer seam.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Two white stripes running down the sides of each leg create a casual look that’s effortlessly chic and pairs well with just about any shoes in your suitcase.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of run down
Verb
  • Edwidge Danticat probes the ideas of safety, home, and survival all while examining the consequences of not speaking about one’s pain.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Boards ask probing questions but rarely deliver blunt verdicts.
    — Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of probe
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“Glance (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance%20%28over%29. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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