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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There’s also the chance to peruse Keys vendors selling local honey, salt scrubs, soaps and more, along with activities for kids and even a boat showcase.
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Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Here’s the sweet-and-savory game plan: Order a giant shareable cinnamon roll for the table at Denver Biscuit Co. while perusing the menu for your breakfast sammy.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Then stop by the year-old coffeehouse and vinyl listening lounge Binaural Cafe for a Col-Bru (cold brew mixed with vanilla soda, 80 pesos) and peruse the eclectic music menu.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Without further ado, peruse our favorite January finds.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Here’s the sweet-and-savory game plan: Order a giant shareable cinnamon roll for the table at Denver Biscuit Co. while perusing the menu for your breakfast sammy.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Then stop by the year-old coffeehouse and vinyl listening lounge Binaural Cafe for a Col-Bru (cold brew mixed with vanilla soda, 80 pesos) and peruse the eclectic music menu.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Without further ado, peruse our favorite January finds.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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