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
Or Addison Rae perusing Britney Spears’s memoir while out and about?
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 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
The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Eugenie was spotted with her husband Jack Brooksbank, their sons August and Ernest and their nanny, perusing the menu at the restaurant.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
With no formal engineering background, Richardson began collecting information online, perusing old manuals, learning through trial and error.
—Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Picture Frames When perusing the family or guest rooms, keep an eye out for picture frames.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 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
The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
Eugenie was spotted with her husband Jack Brooksbank, their sons August and Ernest and their nanny, perusing the menu at the restaurant.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
With no formal engineering background, Richardson began collecting information online, perusing old manuals, learning through trial and error.
—Oliver Wang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Picture Frames When perusing the family or guest rooms, keep an eye out for picture frames.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perusing
reading
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With so much at stake, igniting that foundational love of reading in young learners has never been more important, especially for parents competing with the warm, inviting glow of screens for their children’s attention.—
Nancy S. Grasmick,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2026
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Honestly, by reading so much of their writing!—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Perusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perusing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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