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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Better, but invites distracted glances with every notification.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Aside from the tears and glances, Combs’ family and friends largely compiled with the courtroom rules, withholding verbal reactions to the verdict.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
The uniform jacket was custom-made but lacked functional chest pockets to prevent unwanted glances when using a notebook and pen.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Since then, fans have been treated to quite a few glances at what's to come thanks to photos from various shoot days throughout England.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Garfield was visibly amused and turned in his seat, physically and metaphorically giving his costars the floor to answer, while Roberts and Edebiri gave Polidoro confused glances.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The reek began to overwhelm the culinary artistry of the chefs, who shot resentful glances at the weighing station.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Adler’s poems are filled with the texture of daily life, meals, gardens, handwritten notes, glances exchanged.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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
Safety Jay Ward glances over and shrugs.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the second-floor dressing room, some stole glances onto the west terrace, which was covered in plywood and scattered with paint buckets.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
In a YouTube video, the robot’s head glances around with a quizzical expression and blinks in a way that is eerily lifelike.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Your looks catch glances as Venus and Mars harmonize, but your wit wins you admirers!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The nurse smiles, but glances at the clock.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Within one exchange of glances, V and Joe are besotted; within another, Joe and Kizzi are demonstrating interest.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Better, but invites distracted glances with every notification.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Aside from the tears and glances, Combs’ family and friends largely compiled with the courtroom rules, withholding verbal reactions to the verdict.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
The uniform jacket was custom-made but lacked functional chest pockets to prevent unwanted glances when using a notebook and pen.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Since then, fans have been treated to quite a few glances at what's to come thanks to photos from various shoot days throughout England.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Garfield was visibly amused and turned in his seat, physically and metaphorically giving his costars the floor to answer, while Roberts and Edebiri gave Polidoro confused glances.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The reek began to overwhelm the culinary artistry of the chefs, who shot resentful glances at the weighing station.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Adler’s poems are filled with the texture of daily life, meals, gardens, handwritten notes, glances exchanged.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Safety Jay Ward glances over and shrugs.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the second-floor dressing room, some stole glances onto the west terrace, which was covered in plywood and scattered with paint buckets.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
In a YouTube video, the robot’s head glances around with a quizzical expression and blinks in a way that is eerily lifelike.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Your looks catch glances as Venus and Mars harmonize, but your wit wins you admirers!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The nurse smiles, but glances at the clock.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glances
Noun
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Bunnie has documented her fertility journey over the past year, offering fans emotional glimpses into both the struggles and small victories along the way.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Although Tears of the Kingdom provided glimpses of Zelda's time in the past, Age of Imprisonment attempts to paint a fuller picture, following her through the events of the Imprisoning War.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The ball bounces in funny ways.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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As the plot bounces along and characters appear, step offstage, and reappear, things get strange, and reality flickers in and out to dazzling effect.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The peep, rounded toe is a flattering design that peeks through under the hemline of long gowns.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Airstream gleams absurdly against the ocherous land below.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Patches of unintelligibility are nothing new in Pynchon, but usually a coherent world view gleams upward from the murk.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Watts then looks toward the Kardashians camera and flashes a befuddled look.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The movie begins with a 10-year-old Michael already showing the brutality for which The Shape was known, then flashes forward 15 years to an adult Michael (Tyler Mane) pursuing his younger sister, Laurie (Scout Taylor-Compton).—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Glances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glances. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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