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
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, 18 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
Tie up the boat and spend the day perusing the surrounding shops, swimming off the dock and from a small, sandy beachfront, and lounging in beach chairs; then, order from the happy hour menu just before sunset.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Because let’s face it, perusing shelves and scrolling online for the right products sometimes feels like a chore.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The juiciest bit of gossip is when the group goads Gomez into perusing her Instagram DMs for a message from … who?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Intrepid whiskey drinkers are well-versed in all the myriad ways of finding rare bottles, including perusing auction websites and fostering personal relationships with liquor stores.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 18 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
Tie up the boat and spend the day perusing the surrounding shops, swimming off the dock and from a small, sandy beachfront, and lounging in beach chairs; then, order from the happy hour menu just before sunset.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Because let’s face it, perusing shelves and scrolling online for the right products sometimes feels like a chore.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The juiciest bit of gossip is when the group goads Gomez into perusing her Instagram DMs for a message from … who?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Intrepid whiskey drinkers are well-versed in all the myriad ways of finding rare bottles, including perusing auction websites and fostering personal relationships with liquor stores.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perusing
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On Saturday night, attendees at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner will thrill to the antics of Oz Pearlman, a renowned mentalist who dazzles audiences with mind-reading tricks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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To find out what this could mean for you and how to make the most of this moment, keep reading.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2026
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