as in glancing
to take a quick or hasty look
just glimpsed at the photo then turned his attention elsewhere
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Recent Examples of glimpsing
In a park where dense vegetation can make sightings tricky, having an expert’s eyes on board often makes the difference between simply glimpsing at shadows or getting to see the full drama unfold.
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Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While the peak of the Perseids will happen well before sunset in the US, there are two windows of time between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning during which stargazers should aim to be outside for the best chance of glimpsing a meteor.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
While the peak of the Perseids will happen well before sunset in the US, there are two windows of time between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning during which stargazers should aim to be outside for the best chance of glimpsing a meteor.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glimpsing
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But remember - even just glancing at the sun with a pair of binoculars can lead to permanent loss of vision.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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There should be either less or more; my hope was, in undertaking it, to do something with the style equivalent to the glancing way this woman’s mind—at a guess—works.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Don’t skip peeking into Akiba Antiques, Lone Ranger Antiques (specializing in Swedish country antiques and Gustavian furniture), the Kodner Galleries auction house, or even the nostalgic media selection at Retroitis.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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The president was spotted peeking at the design, drawn up by Harrison Design, during a meeting in the Oval Office with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Glimpsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpsing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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