as in glimpses
an instance of looking especially briefly
she was about to say something rude, but her mother silenced her with a glance
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as in bounces
to strike and fly off at an angle
the basketball glanced off the rim her wild pitch glanced off my shoulder and landed in the dugout
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as in peeks
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in gleams
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glances
Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
His mom and dad exchanged glances.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Moonglow channels some of the sultry, smoky atmosphere of those films, with Isaac Banks’ shadowy cinematography turning Manila into a colorful setting for all the double-crossings and back-stabbings, as well as a few heavy glances between the two leads.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
So much of Lurker is about glances and who’s being looked at and who’s trying not to be seen.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Some shook their heads; others exchanged uneasy glances.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
As those descriptions—and the furtive glances exchanged by last night’s host, Finn Wolfhard, and the SNL cast member Ben Marshall, playing Potter and Ron Weasley—implied, a page-to-screen sensation of a more recent vintage was also being spoofed.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Top clubs have watched those performances and cast envious glances.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The beauty mogul mingled with Jennifer Lawrence and Chalamet's co-star Odessa A'zion but spent the rest of the evening exchanging loving glances and kisses with Chalamet.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Kent starts to laugh but glances quickly at the cameras.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
At one point Fiennes’ Kelson, in his lonely lair, glances at a snapshot he’s pinned to his wall.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Love, Amma Helen puts the letter down and glances around her empty porch.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Our hype glances off it and does less than the tiniest meteoroid.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
The mother glances up and sees her daughter watching, and her expression becomes altogether less indulgent.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Inner lives and relationships are exposed through sideways glances, simmering moments of silence, and dialogue that cuts in multiple directions, revealing shifting tectonic plates of alliances and relationships.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
His mom and dad exchanged glances.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Moonglow channels some of the sultry, smoky atmosphere of those films, with Isaac Banks’ shadowy cinematography turning Manila into a colorful setting for all the double-crossings and back-stabbings, as well as a few heavy glances between the two leads.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
So much of Lurker is about glances and who’s being looked at and who’s trying not to be seen.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Some shook their heads; others exchanged uneasy glances.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
As those descriptions—and the furtive glances exchanged by last night’s host, Finn Wolfhard, and the SNL cast member Ben Marshall, playing Potter and Ron Weasley—implied, a page-to-screen sensation of a more recent vintage was also being spoofed.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Top clubs have watched those performances and cast envious glances.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The beauty mogul mingled with Jennifer Lawrence and Chalamet's co-star Odessa A'zion but spent the rest of the evening exchanging loving glances and kisses with Chalamet.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
The script glances in such directions but never commits.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Kent starts to laugh but glances quickly at the cameras.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
At one point Fiennes’ Kelson, in his lonely lair, glances at a snapshot he’s pinned to his wall.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Love, Amma Helen puts the letter down and glances around her empty porch.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Our hype glances off it and does less than the tiniest meteoroid.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026
The mother glances up and sees her daughter watching, and her expression becomes altogether less indulgent.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glances
Noun
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At Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, at least 100 people attended the eclipse watch party on their outdoor deck, and caught several early glimpses until the fog rolled in and obscured the main event.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Leaks, rumors and limited glimpses of Nigel Sylvester‘s second Air Jordan 4 collaboration have put the shoe in front of the public since before the first even released nearly a year ago.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shortstop Sami Hood fliesout to right field, and Chesney Davis bounces a ball to the pitcher, who flips it to first.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The upgraded $699 model bounces the SSD up to 512GB.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Dana peeks in and Robby simply shakes his head no?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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For a Total Room Blackout A curved blackout rod can help ensure no light peeks through the cracks in your curtains, not even at the corners.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Put your winter boots back in the shoe closet—these comfy spring looks are perfect for every occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pairing those two together in nickel and dime packages could create uncanny pre-snap looks for opposing offenses.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soft breezes ripple through the sea grapes, and sunlight glints off the aquamarine shallows that surround Bahia Honda State Park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Glances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glances. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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