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 As the two older girls dig through bins and happily run around with their shopping bags, their stepmom peruses the shelves with her 4-year-old, Galya. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 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 Interested taxpayers should peruse the Transparent California database to see how the city is handling their money and see the sizable compensation packages being doled out to city employees. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peruse
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  • The broader reality is technology has changed the way people read.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Both he and Jones are both represented by CAA — and once Jones read it, the actor wanted in.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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