Synonyms of peruse

peruse

verb

pə-ˈrüz 

as in to read

to go over and mentally take in the content of

perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• read
• scan
• review
• study
• browse
• pore (over)
• skim
• devour
• reread
• leaf (through)
• turn over
• dip (into)
• see
• thumb (through)
• decipher
• wade (through)
• gobble (up)
• speed-read
• proofread
• understand
• comprehend
• grasp
• tumble (to)
• apprehend
• perceive
• slog (through)
• make out
• get
• make

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peruse

And when you’re done with that, maybe peruse some of the many other unlikely Doom ports that Ars has covered over the years. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

In addition to this trendy cherry red, there are more colors to peruse including classic black, soft pale blue, approachable gray, and more. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Charmain Ware-Jason of Murphy’s and Sug After Dark Entering VinoTeca on a recent Wednesday evening felt more akin to mingling at a dinner party than perusing a wine shop. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

As the two older girls dig through bins and happily run around with their shopping bags, their stepmom peruses the shelves with her 4-year-old, Galya. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

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