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

The strip is a destination for art collectors who go to peruse everything from traditional to abstract art by artists from all over the globe. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Crate & Barrel is welcoming lots of new inventory, which means there’s plenty of clearance furniture and decor to peruse at prices up to 60% off (note that some pieces are final sale). — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

Several Ghana flags waved proudly during the windy day as supporters perused the streets around the Sheraton. — Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Copies of The Late, the book, can be found in a rectangular hole carved into a giant Go board where audience members can lie and peruse the text at their leisure. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026

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