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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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Monday's early morning news—an agreement between the United States and China to suspend their tariff war for 90 days—might look like progress at first glance.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Chew-Bose directs her camera to elegantly glance off bodies, fabrics and seawater.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Still, a glance at the Galaxy and counterpart Greg Vanney will remind coach Javier Mascherano that pressure is relative.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Monday's early morning news—an agreement between the United States and China to suspend their tariff war for 90 days—might look like progress at first glance.
—Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Verb
Charlotte glanced toward her elders before offering a final wave.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 May 2025
Chew-Bose directs her camera to elegantly glance off bodies, fabrics and seawater.
—Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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Set in America in 1856, this tale shows what life was like on an orphan train and gives a unique glimpse into American history.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The answer to that question offers a glimpse into the psyche of this generation of digital natives who eye the world – and the American education system – with a dose of skepticism.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Lopez was making just his third career start after bouncing between Triple-A and MLB with the Tampa Bay Rays over the previous two seasons.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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Haliburton then retreated, took multiple steps back to the arc and threw up a prayer that bounced up in the air, causing the home crowd to erupt.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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The sun peeked out, but brisk winds were blowing and temperatures only climbed to the high 40s near the lakefront.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Leaded-glass panes peek through arched openings, winking at the past.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Grace Karin Zip-Front Midi Dress with Pockets A gleaming gold zipper down the front lends a dramatic flourish to this little black dress with a banded waist and cap sleeves.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The futuristic design features gleaming white concrete, glass and water in a complex of five buildings designed by famous Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela in 1998.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the potential finds in the 2025 class.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Unlike the lower headlights with a separate horizontal daytime running lamp that debuted on the KL generation, the Cherokee has more rectangular headlamps surrounded by the running lamps flanking the upright grille in a look similar to the Recon.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Amazon and Google parent Alphabet are among Goldman Sachs’ top picks in the internet segment to rebound in the second half of the year.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Yet, both stars have flourished as professionals, with Reese setting rebounding records as a rookie, while Clark has become one of the most versatile players in the entirety of the league.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The player bet $1.75, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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It's now known to flash in both radio waves and X-rays for a two-minute period every 44 minutes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The Times also soft-pedaled the introduction of the pope’s lineage by skipping a generation and attributing his Blackness to his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Louise Martínez.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Now, the 20-year-old takes daily birth control pills and skips the placebo week to suppress her menstrual cycle and preserve her right ovary – so far, it’s worked.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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