GLANCES (AT) Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

glances (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of glance (at)

as in looks over

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scans

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Using software that scans DNA for the genetic signatures of ancient bacteria and viruses, the team analyzed samples from people buried at the Camarones 9 archaeological site.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 30 July 2026
One of Roman's instruments called a coronagraph is expected to revolutionize exoplanet research while WFI scans the cosmos to image around 2 billion galaxies during the telescope's main survey.

— Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 29 July 2026

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