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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
Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2025
The historic flight may not seem like much at first glance.
—David Szondy
july 26, New Atlas, 26 July 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
In the fourth, Brooks Baldwin hit a towering flyball that glanced off the catcher Austin Nola’s glove.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
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Noun
But for an appearance on Good Morning America bright and early Monday morning, the actor pivoted to a preppy look, wearing a yellow, plaid, tweed miniskirt suit that, at first glance, might strike you as something straight out of Clueless.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2025
The historic flight may not seem like much at first glance.
—David Szondy
july 26, New Atlas, 26 July 2025
Verb
Last week, Jon Bauman paused in the middle of a Zoom call with Rolling Stone, put on his glasses and glanced up at a TV screen in his home.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
In the fourth, Brooks Baldwin hit a towering flyball that glanced off the catcher Austin Nola’s glove.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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For many, stepping off that plane was their first glimpse into a different kind of reality for themselves as Africans.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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For a glimpse into Everglades City’s storied past, book a room at the The Rod & Gun Club a historic private club that’s now open the public as a hotel and resort.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Early in Wednesday’s practice, Lloyd bounced outside and ripped off a big run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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This is also an excellent time to bounce your ideas for the future off someone to get their feedback.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
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When the moon sits in the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the sun’s rays peek out from behind the moon and give it a reddish hue, according to London’s Natural History Museum.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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But the tree was perfectly elegant, its green boughs peeking above the low-slung roof covered in traditional gray clay tiles.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
Verb
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In its place, Pacers Sports and Entertainment is building a gleaming new $78 million performance facility for the Indiana Fever.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Its modern aesthetic borders on too plain, though its gleaming aluminum finish exudes a premium feel and impressive strength.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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Here's a look at how hot it's expected to get and how to stay safe.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
Verb
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From reviewing each poll in the last six months, a pattern emerges among conservative voters in which support for the president declines then rebounds to its base level.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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However, oil and gas stocks rebounded sharply from their lows after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Stoxx 600 Oil & Gas index now above its April 1 level.—
Matt Ward-Perkins,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Highly deserving of its praise, having won the Nobel Prize in 2022, The Years is constantly moving, mimicking how time might feel stagnant and yet flashing before our eyes.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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Aidan Chiles flashed potential with bouts of inconsistency in his first season with the Spartans after following coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Avoid skipping trims: Cut your hair to retain your growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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