as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpse
Mathew Miranda
june 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Granted, the bees could still potentially catch a glimpse of the flower once the ball was near the opening, so the team repeated the experiment with three openings in the barrier to further limit visual feedback.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Want to see what Hubble glimpsed on your birthday?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Noun
California voters offered an early glimpse of the state’s political future during Tuesday night’s primary election, advancing familiar incumbents, elevating new contenders and setting up high-stakes battles in competitive House districts.
—Mathew Miranda
june 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Granted, the bees could still potentially catch a glimpse of the flower once the ball was near the opening, so the team repeated the experiment with three openings in the barrier to further limit visual feedback.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Verb
In a remote desert far from the UAE’s bright skylines, stargazers gather in the nation’s darkest corner to glimpse the Milky Way most residents can no longer see.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Want to see what Hubble glimpsed on your birthday?
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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At first glance, probably not much.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
7 June 2026
Verb
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To get a handle on the job market, my trusty spreadsheet peeked at the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ first-quarter Employment Cost Index.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Fragments of ancient stone and brick foundations and archways peek out everywhere.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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But with Robinson’s hand up, Wembanyama missed a good look from inside the 3-point line just before time expired.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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