stime

noun

Definition of stimenext
chiefly Scottish & Irish
as in glance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stime
  1. glance
  2. glimpse
  3. blink
  4. peep
  5. peek
  6. flash
  7. sight
Noun
  • The weather bell’s very existence might spark a puzzled glance or two from anyone unfamiliar with it.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The portraits in the album—family outings in the countryside, a wedding party, domestic gatherings—are, at first glance, unexceptional, even banal.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • Jack Stooks, who worked for King Charles for 21 years as a gardener at Highgrove, shared a rare glimpse into how members of the royal family reportedly identified one another on the messaging app.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sixers fans that crammed aisles and stairways trying to catch a first glimpse or a snapshot of James were shooed back to their seats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • The below products, tested by WWD Shop, will secure the latter (and occasionally the former) in a blink.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In a blink, the Bears were ahead 45-31 with an explosive offense that put the rest of the league on notice.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of blink
Noun
  • Miller completed her ensemble with a set of black peep-toe pumps and wore statement silver-tone earrings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Beginning on her left side, the skirt boasted a waist-high, diagonal leg slit with a gauzy underlayer that showcased her peep-toe heels.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • Lee and Rogers kept in touch over email and connected on Facebook, giving Lee a peek into Rogers’ personal life, including photos of his family.
    — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the success of Falcon and Dragon, a peek at SpaceX’s business book may hint at financial reasons for retiring the vehicles.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • The disembodied emcee voice for the performance only asks that flash not be used, and that any photography or videography not disturb surrounding attendees.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Tropical storms Arthur and Edouard didn’t last long, but heavy rain from both resulted in significant flash flooding and water rescues near the Gulf Coast.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of flash
Noun
  • The coastal road that leads to Empire Bluff lies out of sight, just beyond the dunes.
    — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest concern for LSU's defense was the sight of linebacker Whit Weeks hobbling to the locker room in a walking boot after an apparent ankle injury.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of sight
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“Stime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stime. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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