General synonyms:
* Perusing: implies a leisurely and thorough reading.
* Scanning: implies a quick and superficial reading.
* Studying: implies a focused and analytical reading.
* Scrutinizing: implies a careful and detailed examination.
* Deciphering: implies difficulty in understanding the text.
* Comprehending: implies understanding the meaning of the text.
* Absorbing: implies taking in the information fully.
* Browsing: implies a casual and exploratory reading.
More specific words:
* Devouring: implies reading with great enthusiasm and speed.
* Digesting: implies processing and understanding the information.
* Contemplating: implies thinking deeply about the text.
* Exploring: implies discovering new information or perspectives.
* Unraveling: implies solving a mystery or uncovering hidden meaning.
Informal words:
* Checking out: implies reading something out of curiosity.
* Having a look: implies a quick and casual reading.
* Going through: implies reading something systematically.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the type of reading being done.