Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafing (through)
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Richard Pitino will prove to be a good hire for the Musketeers, but the transition to a new coach and completely turning over the roster will make for a transition season.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Billups was released from custody under the conditions of turning over his passport, not contacting any of the 30-plus co-defendants charged, and not participating in any gambling activity.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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How the agent works Aardvark continuously monitors source code repositories, analyzing commits, scanning for vulnerabilities, and prioritizing which ones matter most.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rather than scanning a room with his eyes, Klaus will use his paws to feel his way around.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on retro remakes and holiday heritage.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Leafing (through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafing%20%28through%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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