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
Stop by to admire the vintage memorabilia, including old gas pumps and signs, as well as to peruse the gift shop and take a photo at the Route 66 shield.
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Mix and Mingle When perusing your options, don’t stress over the type of blossom.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
When perusing our final list of the 101 best book club picks, my eyes popped.
—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Bring your own records to swap and sell, and peruse 150,000 new, used and rare titles from 70 vendors at 150 tables.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Mix and Mingle When perusing your options, don’t stress over the type of blossom.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
When perusing our final list of the 101 best book club picks, my eyes popped.
—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Bring your own records to swap and sell, and peruse 150,000 new, used and rare titles from 70 vendors at 150 tables.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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