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
In another, Royce can be seen perusing a menu inside the hotel's restaurant.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The popular Saturday farmers’ market that runs from October to May is worth spending a morning perusing the 100-plus vendors on your own, too.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 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
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The popular Saturday farmers’ market that runs from October to May is worth spending a morning perusing the 100-plus vendors on your own, too.
—Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 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
reading
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Even now, when the harassment is digital—some guy in Texas sending me an explicit message after reading my essay—my instinct is still to minimize it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Phyllis Diller sent her a piece of hair art after reading about the museum in People magazine.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Perusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perusing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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