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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
At first glance, the job seemed promising — a legal strike team that would sue municipalities the administration claimed were facilitating the violation of immigration laws, a task force undertaking a top priority for the new Justice Department leadership.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 June 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Vanilla investors tend to glance at the surface and move on.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Noun
At first glance, the KuaiLu Flip Flops look like the average, run-of-the-mill sandals, but they’re built with a cushy footbed and feature an arch-supporting design that even shoppers with plantar fasciitis and other painful foot conditions praise.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
At first glance, the job seemed promising — a legal strike team that would sue municipalities the administration claimed were facilitating the violation of immigration laws, a task force undertaking a top priority for the new Justice Department leadership.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 June 2025
Verb
As student Jaden Handwerker said, before people would just walk on by without even glancing at the wall.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Vanilla investors tend to glance at the surface and move on.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Noun
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The small screen became a mirror that your own family could gaze at, to catch a glimpse of another family, seated on their own sofa, in front of their own TV.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In the buildup, there was a sense that this matchup represented the first of a new era for men’s tennis and, if this was indeed the first glimpse of a new age, then tennis fans are in for a rollercoaster of a decade.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Teammates tried to stop them from fighting, but both players bounced emotionally away from the peacekeepers and tried to charge each other.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Long before its official release on June 3, The Slip was already bouncing down the ramp with both fists punching the air.—
Book Marks
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The sun finally peeked out around the seventh race allowing the track to dry out a bit by Belmont post time.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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There at the wall, Kerry Carpenter, the right-fielder whose defense has been an adventure as of late, peeked toward the padding and ran.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Bono is one of the most immediately recognizable rock stars on the planet, thanks to his signature look, which has included shades for decades, but he’s known almost entirely for his musical endeavors with his groupmates in U2.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Conclusions Stocks have rebounded as the odds of a recession have fallen.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Could Trump cuts lead to ‘rebound’ in gun violence and deaths?—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Steve’s first instinct is almost always to say something awful or unkind, and then Murray’s eyes flash a desire to take it back.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Goldberg flashed a confused look after Behar's admission, as the audience applauded and conservative panelist Alyssa Farah Griffin laughed while segueing into her own point.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
Verb
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And while hot tubs and saunas seem like innocent relaxation, those with uncontrolled heart conditions should skip the heat.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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While Sovereignty skipped the Triple Crown's middle jewel, the bay colt wasn't completely out of the news.—
Alex Sundby
June 6,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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