as in reading
to go over and mentally take in the content of
perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors
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Recent Examples of perusing
Kate brought George and Charlotte along for the shopping excursion in October 2019, where local Kathy Whittaker spotted her perusing the Halloween section.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Spend time perusing its abundant deals.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Even more immersive, however, is the way that many of the gallery windows face out onto the surrounding Pollok Country Park, making the experience of perusing art feel like a stroll through the outdoors.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Take your time perusing the pastry case, where Velasquez shows off a remarkable spread of pan dulce that includes flaky guava queso empanadas and crumbly pecan besitos.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Patients are always encouraged to consult their primary care physicians before perusing.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The cost is $7 a person and was a pleasant way to spend an hour perusing the many hammers of history.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
With four distinct seasons, outdoor activities range from fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, perusing farmers markets, and concerts in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing come winter.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Spend time perusing its abundant deals.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Even more immersive, however, is the way that many of the gallery windows face out onto the surrounding Pollok Country Park, making the experience of perusing art feel like a stroll through the outdoors.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Take your time perusing the pastry case, where Velasquez shows off a remarkable spread of pan dulce that includes flaky guava queso empanadas and crumbly pecan besitos.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Patients are always encouraged to consult their primary care physicians before perusing.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The cost is $7 a person and was a pleasant way to spend an hour perusing the many hammers of history.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
With four distinct seasons, outdoor activities range from fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, perusing farmers markets, and concerts in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing come winter.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perusing
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on retro remakes and holiday heritage.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Perusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perusing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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