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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Recent Examples of peruse
At the hotel Wednesday afternoon, the main stage was still being set up as guests perused convention hall booths featuring political and media groups.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Because let’s face it, perusing shelves and scrolling online for the right products sometimes feels like a chore.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
My previous mock draft can be perused here.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Add them to your smart home now for $35 at Amazon, and keep scrolling to peruse more fan-favorite solar pathway lights.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Because let’s face it, perusing shelves and scrolling online for the right products sometimes feels like a chore.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
My previous mock draft can be perused here.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Add them to your smart home now for $35 at Amazon, and keep scrolling to peruse more fan-favorite solar pathway lights.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peruse
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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View Offers Or register for a free account to read just this article.—
Tim Parks,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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