as in flipping
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner
we must have spent hours leafing through wallpaper books before we found something we both liked
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Espada attempted to alter the malaise Tuesday, flipping Correa and Jose Altuve in the batting order.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Cook, flipping occasionally, until deeply golden brown and crispy all over, 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to prevent overbrowning.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Equally rugged adventure possibilities come via adventure packages offered by local outfitters that put you straight on the river or skimming over the canopy with no need for additional planning.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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Uranus retro here is like the teacher who pushes you to stop skimming the book and actually read it.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Leafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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