Checking, Reviewing, Considering (Through)
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to quickly browse through the pages of a book, magazine, or other document without reading it thoroughly
She flicked through the novel to find her favorite passage.
View Full Definitionto quickly look through the pages of a book or magazine without reading it all
She liked to flip through fashion magazines for inspiration.
View Full Definitionto experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation
After losing his job, John had to go through a period of financial hardship.
View Full Definitionto quickly read or examine something
The librarian looked through the catalog to find the book I was requesting.
View Full Definitionto carefully search a place in order to find something specific
Amidst the mess, he carefully picks through, looking for any sign of the lost ring.
View Full Definitionto carefully read something from start to finish, often with the purpose of identifying errors
She read through the manuscript, highlighting grammatical errors and suggesting improvements.
View Full Definitionto carefully review and sort through a substantial amount of material
The detective spent hours sifting through the evidence at the crime scene.
View Full Definitionto quickly read a text without studying the details
I only had a few minutes, so I decided to skim through the report to grasp the main points.
View Full Definitionto carefully consider all aspects of a situation or decision
I need some time to think the project through before presenting it to the team.
View Full Definitionto carefully examine a problem or situation in order to reach a solution
We have to work through these issues before we can move forward with the project.
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