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
That means shoppers can now stroll through the aisles with firearm in holster at their waist while perusing Pub Sub deals and BOGOs of the week.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For more insider secrets to inspire your own purchase, keep reading to peruse designers’ favorite sofa shops.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
The room is lined with hanging Navajo rugs, prominent among the souvenirs that few will peruse this fall.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
For more insider secrets to inspire your own purchase, keep reading to peruse designers’ favorite sofa shops.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
The room is lined with hanging Navajo rugs, prominent among the souvenirs that few will peruse this fall.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peruse
read
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That's because every possession demands rapid analysis such as reading the court, predicting opponents’ moves and making split-second decisions, all while maintaining control of the ball.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The sketch then cut to an indoor security-cam shot of him reading Post-its stuck to the fridge.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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