leafing (through)

present participle of leaf (through)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafing (through)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Some properties even offer printing and scanning services at the front desk, and bathroom scales are available as well for weighing luggage before flights to avoid overweight bag fees.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Customers can also earn bonus entries into the grand prize sweepstakes by scanning the bar code on their Kohl's receipts.
    Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • For more stellar Tupperware and food storage container finds at Amazon, keep reading!
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Jae Towle Viera considers the unexpected effects of reading to their child.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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