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Definition of "peruses" []

  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of peruse. (verb)

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Use "peruses" in a sentence
  • "AN ASIAN MAN IN A white lab coat is standing at the foot of my bed holding a clipboard, clicking and unclicking his ballpoint pen as he peruses the pages of what I assume is my medical chart."
  • "Vieri peruses the notes, nodding and continuing reading as the doors slide open to reveal a sterile hall and another set of blast doors."
  • "Rebeck's play is filled with foolishness, especially the idea that Rickman doesn't read anything until he shows up for class, which means they must sit in silence while he peruses someone's short story or novel!"