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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Recent Examples of peruse
Head to that same site to peruse our full calendar of events.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026
Fill up on gas and peruse a staggering menu of over 700 variations of fizzy pop, including weird and wonderful flavors such as teriyaki beef jerky soda.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
There are tons of other accessory deals to peruse, such as these glam 74-percent-off sunglasses and an under-$10 satin scrunchie two-pack.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026
Fill up on gas and peruse a staggering menu of over 700 variations of fizzy pop, including weird and wonderful flavors such as teriyaki beef jerky soda.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
There are tons of other accessory deals to peruse, such as these glam 74-percent-off sunglasses and an under-$10 satin scrunchie two-pack.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peruse
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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View Offers Or register for a free account to read just this article.—
Tim Parks,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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