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
For those staying down in the Treasure Valley this week, the best chance for glimpsing some snow will be Wednesday night into Thursday morning, David Groenert, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told the Idaho Statesman.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
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.
—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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Then the owner would talk to the dog, and mention the toy's name, while glancing down at the bucket.—
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In response, the actor nodded along, while glancing over to his seatmate DiCaprio.—
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The layered neckline, with the bust peeking out from behind, imitates this season's hottest red carpet trend, the semi-visible bra.—
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The area was badly burned, but still Simpson noticed green sprouts peeking out of the ashy soil and from the branches of trees that the average passerby might assume were dead.—
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“Glimpsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glimpsing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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