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
Spend time perusing its abundant deals.
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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
After perusing the vast assortment of premium shopping—from Burberry to Beams—surrounding the train station, hop in a cab to reach Shishi-Iwa House, your home for the night.
—Brandon Presser, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Timing and details of the giveaways are determined by each bookstore, which can be gleaned by contacting each retailer directly or perusing their social media accounts.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
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
After perusing the vast assortment of premium shopping—from Burberry to Beams—surrounding the train station, hop in a cab to reach Shishi-Iwa House, your home for the night.
—Brandon Presser, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Timing and details of the giveaways are determined by each bookstore, which can be gleaned by contacting each retailer directly or perusing their social media accounts.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perusing
reading
Verb
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Keep reading for more Quince packing essentials from $40.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another memorable station in my suspicious/contrarian reading life, but minus points for the nightmares.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Perusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perusing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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