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
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
As a result, Everton would have been forgiven for casting envious glances at new Roma full-back Wesley, a January target who provided width and threat throughout.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
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
On the other side of the aisle, Emmet chooses the same and the steward glances towards me.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
As a result, Everton would have been forgiven for casting envious glances at new Roma full-back Wesley, a January target who provided width and threat throughout.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
On the other side of the aisle, Emmet chooses the same and the steward glances towards me.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glances
Noun
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Larger suites come with expansive bathrooms featuring standalone tubs (stocked with plenty of fragrant lotions and potions for soaking, all from the in-house brand The Erose) as well as your very own steam room, with a window that glimpses across the rooftops of Venice.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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There’s even a glass solarium that serves as a meditation space while the garden and its pond invite bird watching — and glimpses of other wildlife.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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As the Blue Jays broadcast team stated, the ball bounces in fair territory and then proceeds to go over the base.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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The series peeks behind the plastic countertops at the people doling out driver's licenses and car registrations, finding humor in driving tests, angry patrons and office politics.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Nothing gleams as beautifully as a white kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fans got to see the Only Murders in the Building actress in a stunning wardrobe of bridal looks in photos shared on Instagram of her nuptials, which took place in California.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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This is what a quarter-million dollars of roadster looks and feels like.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The amps are now gone, but the cross still flashes onscreen.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Andy Lyons / Getty Images The greatest women’s track and field star of her generation flashes a contagious smile.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Glances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glances. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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