as in glancing
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpsing
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.
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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.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Upstairs, the study offers a perch for glimpsing an aerial view of the first floor.
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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.
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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.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
While the peak of the Perseids will happen well before sunset in the US, there are two windows of time between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning during which stargazers should aim to be outside for the best chance of glimpsing a meteor.
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Gina Park,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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
While the peak of the Perseids will happen well before sunset in the US, there are two windows of time between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning during which stargazers should aim to be outside for the best chance of glimpsing a meteor.
—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpsing
Verb
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DiMarco asked the woman to his left, both glancing up at the screen.
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Ramin Rezaeian's beautiful cross from the right found Mohammad Mohebbi all alone in the box, and his glancing header to the far post has knotted things up yet again.
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.
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“Glimpsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpsing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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