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
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Videos from the streets of the capital showed glimpses of the ensuing chaos.
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Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
The United States won’t have an opportunity to glimpse a total solar eclipse again until March 30, 2033, and even then, the only vantage point will be in Alaska.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Noun
Past the saloon doors, visitors will find a mechanical bull, a dog park and an array of blossoming flowers and towering greenery available for purchase before catching a glimpse of stretching farmland.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Videos from the streets of the capital showed glimpses of the ensuing chaos.
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Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
The United States won’t have an opportunity to glimpse a total solar eclipse again until March 30, 2033, and even then, the only vantage point will be in Alaska.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpse
Noun
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For a military stung by a damning 2026 IG investigation into treatment of military working dogs, this sort of investment is quite welcome, but a deeper glance at the contract tells another story.
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At first glance, the assignment to turn Lestat into a rock star seemed straightforward.
Verb
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As the episode ends, the gray skies are burning off and the sun is peeking out on a world that Rhaenyra will struggle to bear.
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.
Noun
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Here’s a look at the pending appeals that the Supreme Court could accept or reject as early as June 22.
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
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“Glimpse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpse. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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