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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Stroll along Boulder’s famous Pearl Street pedestrian mall—in the shadow of the Flatirons—while perusing incredible works from more than 100 artists.
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Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
As the two perused the menu for the night's four-course meal, Earl, 59, dropped a surprise bombshell about his healthy eating habits on Shannon.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 12 May 2025
Find your next favorite masterpiece while perusing the prints, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and jewelry at Cherry Creek North Shopping District in Denver.
July 5-10
Rooftop Rodeo.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Those seeking to look beyond the moon to the universe beyond should peruse the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals available in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
As the two perused the menu for the night's four-course meal, Earl, 59, dropped a surprise bombshell about his healthy eating habits on Shannon.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 12 May 2025
Find your next favorite masterpiece while perusing the prints, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and jewelry at Cherry Creek North Shopping District in Denver.
July 5-10
Rooftop Rodeo.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Those seeking to look beyond the moon to the universe beyond should peruse the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals available in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peruse
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What great fun to read about Monty and Rose, Searocket and Imani, Sage, Uncle Larry, Pepper and Blaze, just to name a few, and actually see photos of them, courtesy of skilled photojournalists.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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The share who said students should learn to read in kindergarten increased to 80 percent from 31 percent.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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