Synonyms of glimpsing

glimpsing

verb

present participle of glimpse

as in glancing

to take a quick or hasty look

just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glancing
• peeking
• glinting
• browsing
• dipping
• squinting
• skimming
• scanning
• peeping
• perusing
• keeking
• raking
• looking over
• blinking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• staring
• gazing
• examining
• studying
• surveying
• viewing
• questioning
• overlooking
• overseeing
• peering
• prying
• leering
• gawking
• ogling
• goggling
• rubbernecking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glimpsing

To wander past St James’ Park on the morning of October 8, 2021, glimpsing workers and fans cleaning up the debris of 12 hours earlier, was to observe the aftermath of an awakening. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Foreign Tongues also finds the Glimmer Twins glimpsing the apocalypse once again. — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026

To realize the dream of glimpsing early galaxies, JWST is optimized for infrared, so its vision extends well beyond even that of the Hubble Space Telescope. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 19 June 2026

Saturday, June 6 began early for onlookers, fans, and reporters, all of whom assembled at the crack of dawn in hopes of glimpsing the couple and their wedding party. — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026

Alternatively, book one of the two castaway treatment rooms at the beach, glimpsing the turquoise sea through the lentisk and juniper trees. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Upstairs, the study offers a perch for glimpsing an aerial view of the first floor. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026

For those staying down in the Treasure Valley this week, the best chance for glimpsing some snow will be Wednesday night into Thursday morning, David Groenert, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told the Idaho Statesman. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026

In a park where dense vegetation can make sightings tricky, having an expert’s eyes on board often makes the difference between simply glimpsing at shadows or getting to see the full drama unfold. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025