peruse

verb

pə-ˈrüz How to pronounce peruse (audio)
Definition of perusenext
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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Recent Examples of peruse So, without further ado, keep reading to peruse 15 brown balayage hair ideas for fall. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 There are even more Salomons and lookalikes to peruse including a waterproof pair from Hunter that’s 66 percent off and a Columbia style that’s ideal for wide-foot buyers. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 Whereas Aroma-Zone feels closer to a place of discovery with time to peruse and ponder. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 After horsing around, peruse the quilt displays, agriculture exhibits and arts-and-crafts competitions. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peruse
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  • The third step, Taborn said, involves going into the field with investigators and reading the energy of the environment.
    — Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Behind the open doors, the figure is nearly black, the wood gone dark from centuries of incense until the carving reads more as shape than detail.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
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