perusing

present participle of peruse

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of perusing Charmain Ware-Jason of Murphy’s and Sug After Dark Entering VinoTeca on a recent Wednesday evening felt more akin to mingling at a dinner party than perusing a wine shop. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 But few were perusing Skims’ wares, as everyone gathered near the entrance around a larger-than-life faux marble sculpture modeled after Greek statuary. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Start by perusing the retailer's selection of plaid pieces, a must-have for a complete fall wardrobe. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Weekends at the shop are busy, bustling with customers perusing cases of vintage jewelry and exploring showrooms of furniture. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Get a head start on fall thrifting by perusing shelves for these items. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026 At a Target in Falls Church, Virginia, Sam Fowler and his fiancée, Lindsay Nesmith, were perusing the display of noodles, including Buldak spicy ramen. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Its under-the-radar outlet section is especially worth perusing, with savings on new furniture including accent chairs, sectionals, storage ottomans, and table sets. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 There will be food and beverages for attendees to munch on and sip while perusing the art vendors. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perusing
reading
Verb
  • One is why anyone living a normal life needs a bot to perform such quotidian tasks as reading and writing emails, placing appointments on a calendar or calling a plumber.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rivera said reading Against All Hope, Cuban political prisoner Armando Valladares’ memoir, while attending FIU persuaded him to abandon plans to become a sportswriter and devote his life to political and human-rights causes.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Perusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perusing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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