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
Some may also argue that battery life is one of the MacBook Neo strengths, but perusing the actual third-party, quantitative tests that have been published to date disproves that.
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Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In Le-Bois-Plage-en-Ré, O’Canailles is a great bar à manger for lunch, after perusing the nearby open-air market, or a casual dinner.
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Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
While perusing an old friend’s social media account, she was shocked to see a little boy in the background of one of the photos.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Kids get into all sorts of things on the internet, but no parent wants young children perusing adult websites, so a number of US states and several countries have implemented age-verification laws that require websites to confirm that their visitors are not minors.
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Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Styling a white bathrobe just off her shoulders, the catwalk star could be seen perusing a copy of Claudia Schiffer’s Captivate!
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Picture Frames When perusing the family or guest rooms, keep an eye out for picture frames.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
On Thursday evenings, the SLO farmers market pops up along Higuera Street, and perusing the 100-plus stalls here is a great way to experience the wealth of this agricultural region and feel like a local.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Take a cue from these stylish stars by perusing eight pairs of baggy jeans at Amazon from $22.
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Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In Le-Bois-Plage-en-Ré, O’Canailles is a great bar à manger for lunch, after perusing the nearby open-air market, or a casual dinner.
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
While perusing an old friend’s social media account, she was shocked to see a little boy in the background of one of the photos.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Kids get into all sorts of things on the internet, but no parent wants young children perusing adult websites, so a number of US states and several countries have implemented age-verification laws that require websites to confirm that their visitors are not minors.
—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Styling a white bathrobe just off her shoulders, the catwalk star could be seen perusing a copy of Claudia Schiffer’s Captivate!
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Picture Frames When perusing the family or guest rooms, keep an eye out for picture frames.
—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
On Thursday evenings, the SLO farmers market pops up along Higuera Street, and perusing the 100-plus stalls here is a great way to experience the wealth of this agricultural region and feel like a local.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Take a cue from these stylish stars by perusing eight pairs of baggy jeans at Amazon from $22.
—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perusing
reading
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Someone who typically learns through reading might experiment with hands-on learning.
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Continue reading … SAFE SPACES — Minneapolis city council hear arguments in favor of legalizing adult bathhouses for LGBTQ community.
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“Perusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perusing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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