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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
During ski season, a glance around the lobby reveals an assortment of people toting ski gear and wearing high-end outdoor clothing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
In movies and on TV, viewers repeatedly encounter those with extraordinary minds who glance once at a page, a room or a face – and later recreate every detail with surgical precision.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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In the 18th century, whisky began to be legally sold—the first glimpses of today’s modern industry.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Bob’s grandfather peered through the fence at League Park to catch a glimpse of Game 1 of the 1920 World Series.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Conversations bounce between English and Spanish.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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After a childhood bouncing from one abusive foster home to the next, the two have settled into a life together where sisterhood always comes first.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The filmmaker rarely lingers, making brief moments of grace — like Gabrielle peeking in at her mom and stepdad taking a nap — all the more resonant for their evanescence.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The option could appeal to users worried about companies peeking at their sensitive conversations with AI chatbots.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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The gleaming skylines Trump had so lavishly praised were now streaked with plumes of smoke.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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This time around, Swift paired her yellow look with Aquazzura twist leather sandals in beige, which retail for $835.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Topline Mild northern lights activity this week is slated to continue Saturday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which forecast areas within eight states could get a look at the natural phenomenon.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Kay, meanwhile, rebounded after a first inning filled with traffic — two singles and hitting a batter with a pitch — to top his previous career high of 5 2/3 innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Lions will look to rebound from a 9-8 record and a last-place finish in the NFC North.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Archival black-and-white photos tracing the history of sculpture—both works that inspired Brancusi along with those influenced by him—flash on the screen before the music picks back up.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Rusak argued that runoffs favor Paxton because base voters with the strongest attachment to candidates turn out at higher rates, while casual primary voters often skip the second round.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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The decision to continue to skip stops in Haiti comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended its ban on United States aircraft operating in and around Haiti until September.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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