as in reading
to go over and mentally take in the content of
perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors
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Recent Examples of perusing
With four distinct seasons, outdoor activities range from fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, perusing farmers markets, and concerts in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing come winter.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
After perusing the vast assortment of premium shopping—from Burberry to Beams—surrounding the train station, hop in a cab to reach Shishi-Iwa House, your home for the night.
—Brandon Presser, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The brand behind the iconic turquoise-and-yellow 30A sun logo has a flagship location in the Seagrove Plaza that’s perfect for perusing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
Many attendees enjoyed perusing school yearbooks from as long ago as the 1920s, and other artifacts on display.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
The second floor boasts a luxe lounge space with deep velvet couches to relax in while perusing the brand’s diamond collections.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Timing and details of the giveaways are determined by each bookstore, which can be gleaned by contacting each retailer directly or perusing their social media accounts.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The fine exhibition catalog is worth perusing.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Wrapped in a floral pattern, the adjacent front parlor is where employees can find inspiration perusing the many design books and magazines.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
After perusing the vast assortment of premium shopping—from Burberry to Beams—surrounding the train station, hop in a cab to reach Shishi-Iwa House, your home for the night.
—Brandon Presser, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The brand behind the iconic turquoise-and-yellow 30A sun logo has a flagship location in the Seagrove Plaza that’s perfect for perusing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
Many attendees enjoyed perusing school yearbooks from as long ago as the 1920s, and other artifacts on display.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025
The second floor boasts a luxe lounge space with deep velvet couches to relax in while perusing the brand’s diamond collections.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
Timing and details of the giveaways are determined by each bookstore, which can be gleaned by contacting each retailer directly or perusing their social media accounts.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
The fine exhibition catalog is worth perusing.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Wrapped in a floral pattern, the adjacent front parlor is where employees can find inspiration perusing the many design books and magazines.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Perusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perusing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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