as in to read
to go over and mentally take in the content of
perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors
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Celebrities kicked back and sipped on bubbly from Moët & Chandon, perused through Robb Report‘s curated high-end gift bag, and laughed at each other’s expense as they were roasted by host and comedian Nikki Glaser.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Claim a seat at the bar, then peruse the chalkboard menu that runs the length of the wall and features everything from turkey subs to specialty sundaes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
Without further ado, peruse the following 9 multifunctional yoga mats that will support newbies and pros alike, help impress your yoga instructor, and bring harmony to your home gym.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 5 Jan. 2025
The 49ers are presently perusing practice squads of other teams for additional bodies to play both guard and tackle to fill out the season.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Claim a seat at the bar, then peruse the chalkboard menu that runs the length of the wall and features everything from turkey subs to specialty sundaes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
Without further ado, peruse the following 9 multifunctional yoga mats that will support newbies and pros alike, help impress your yoga instructor, and bring harmony to your home gym.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 5 Jan. 2025
The 49ers are presently perusing practice squads of other teams for additional bodies to play both guard and tackle to fill out the season.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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