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GLIMPSING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word glimpsing. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word glimpsing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GLIMPSING

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catching
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

• the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

• becoming infected

adjective satellite

• (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

observing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

seeing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• perception by means of the eyes

• normal use of the faculty of vision

adjective satellite

• having vision, not blind

sighting
nounn
noun

• the act of observing

spotting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of spotting or staining something

• the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

perceiving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

detect
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

espy
verbv
verb

• catch sight of

glance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

• hit at an angle

notice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

perceive
verbv
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

coup d'oeil
nounn
noun

• a quick look

Best Hypernyms For GLIMPSING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for glimpsing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
aspect detecting indicant indication look looking observing panorama prospect scene see seeing view vista noticing perceiving witnessing
Phrases (1)
looking at

Alternatives for CATCHING

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