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
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
The couple entered the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, holding hands and exchanging loving glances.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
At the cottage, our protagonists replace the furtive glances and locker-room tension from earlier episodes with quiet intimacy and words of affirmation.
—Chris Dong, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Thus, a scene filled with longing glances and brushes of touches as each character sheds their clothing before coming together for a romantic joining as the screen fades to black.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Lina glances at the ceiling, brow furrowed.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
The question also glances at something that’s being debated among music critics in the press, and among fans — namely, is Swift’s happier existence conducive to making great music?
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
The couple entered the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, holding hands and exchanging loving glances.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
At the cottage, our protagonists replace the furtive glances and locker-room tension from earlier episodes with quiet intimacy and words of affirmation.
—Chris Dong, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Thus, a scene filled with longing glances and brushes of touches as each character sheds their clothing before coming together for a romantic joining as the screen fades to black.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Lina glances at the ceiling, brow furrowed.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
The question also glances at something that’s being debated among music critics in the press, and among fans — namely, is Swift’s happier existence conducive to making great music?
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glances
Noun
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Those bizarre early outputs felt like glimpses into the collective unconscious of the internet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Duke and Duchess have offered glimpses of the estate’s interior while participating in video calls and interviews, showing bookshelves, china cabinets, and the impressive craftsmanship of the former billiard room.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The light bounces beautifully off these golden-brown nails by Scarleth, and the almond shape is the cherry on top.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the whiplash is real as the movie bounces from feel-good numbers in the Neil Diamond songbook to just utter heartbreaking tragedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In particular, viewers have commented on Father Duplenticy's neck tattoo, which ever so slightly peeks from out his clerical collar.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Dec. 2025
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Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Dec. 2025
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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During the La Jolla events, Fashion Week San Diego brought in models and designers to showcase select looks in an outdoor runway format.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Patriots will likely come at Stidham with disguised blitzes, nonstop stunts, defensive linemen dropping into passing lanes and an array of looks.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mysterious crime family flashes across the screen with John Noble and Luke Kirby portraying certain members.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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Sir Idris Elba flashes his charming smile while visiting the Graham Norton Show, at BBC Studioworks in London.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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