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

That ominous focus runs beneath the trailer, beneath the guns, frantic confrontations, cars, and glimpses of a family suddenly forced to look over its shoulder.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of look over

Verb

Most travelers get out and explore the destinations, and there are often free transfers in ports and complimentary tours to keep them busy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of explore

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Autonomous systems that browse the web, execute code, call APIs and make decisions on behalf of humans are no longer experimental prototypes.

— Neeraj Sabharwal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The marketplace is also a great place to browse for vintage brass and mother of pearl options.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of browse

Verb

Can any of them stake a claim to a rotation spot and save the team some money and/or prospects this offseason?

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Included in the roster of G League and international talent are former Heat players Orlando Robinson and Cole Swider, as well as former Heat camp prospects DeJon Jareau and James Nunnally.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of prospect

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Photos of Bellin's injuries taken after the incident showed Bellin with blood running down her face and left arm and hand.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Bright flames shot out of an overhead compartment as flight attendants ran down the smoky aisle with fire extinguishers.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of run down

Verb

Research-Grade Interviewing Beyond collecting responses, ascertain whether the system uses research-grade interviewing to probe for deeper meaning.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The Moon opposes probing Pluto, bringing attention to unfinished tasks, mental clutter, or a habit that no longer helps.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of probe

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