as in to read
to go over and mentally take in the content of
perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors
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Target just dropped new bags for fall, and there are plenty to peruse, including crossbodies, clutches, and totes.
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Melody Kazel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Start your tour at The Story of Davidson County exhibit, then peruse other exhibits focusing on everything from a 1920s courtroom to the town’s railroad history.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
The human library allows students to peruse a list of titles instead of paperback books, each title representing a person acting as a book, ready to share their story in person.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Spend time perusing its abundant deals.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Melody Kazel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Start your tour at The Story of Davidson County exhibit, then peruse other exhibits focusing on everything from a 1920s courtroom to the town’s railroad history.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
The human library allows students to peruse a list of titles instead of paperback books, each title representing a person acting as a book, ready to share their story in person.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Spend time perusing its abundant deals.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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The court received a total of 28 victim impact statements, of which seven were read publicly at last month's hearings.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading for all the sexiest styles from the 2025 VMAs.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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