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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
  • Retiree Walter Rasor is always looking for a way to save, and a property-tax cut on his condo sounds appealing at first glance.
    — Steve Maugeri, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS TELLING SILENCE — Socialist mayor's awkward response scrutinized after police chief's nervous glances.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • Public filings from Cutera, ZO’s former distributor in Japan, offer a rare glimpse.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For a glimpse of that, just watch any news conference of his.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 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
  • 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
  • As for footwear, Reinhart opted for a set of glossy black Paris Texas peep-toe pumps.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of peep
Noun
  • The space, last home to Crafty Crab Seafood, has a large viewing window, offering customers a peek into the kitchen as employees roll the dough and wrap each dumpling.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Turning to the side, Jones also shared a peek at the low-cut back, which was hidden behind her lengthy, thigh-grazing hair.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of peek
Noun
  • While high winds are expected, the main concern is flash flooding, said John Bravender, a weather service warning coordination meteorologist, during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The cinematic video features a flash of 13 scenes (of course), including one close-up shot that shows Swift looking emotional with very little makeup except maybe a coat of mascara.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of flash
Noun
  • The flyers are a common sight in Guatemala City, posted and reposted by the victims’ families.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Some are caught on doorbell or security cameras that offer vital clues; others are taken within sight of witnesses who can point police toward a potential abductor.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sight
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“Stime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stime. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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