as in to glance
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peek
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Further excavations are still underway, but the general public will get its first peek at the extraordinary site on Saturday when visitors will be allowed in by appointment.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Investors did get a chance to peek at the company’s financials ahead of its IPO in the form of an S-1 filing, which revealed that while revenue is up, so too are losses.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Noun
In a series of new photos for Father's Day on June 21, Hailey gave a rare peek inside their lives—and showed off how Jack is not only his dad's mini-me, but appears to be following in his footsteps, too.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Further excavations are still underway, but the general public will get its first peek at the extraordinary site on Saturday when visitors will be allowed in by appointment.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
In one chilling early scene, the toys peek out Bonnie’s window and see all the houses around them lit up, from within, by the spectral glow of personal digital devices.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Investors did get a chance to peek at the company’s financials ahead of its IPO in the form of an S-1 filing, which revealed that while revenue is up, so too are losses.
—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Minutes before his appearance, the jumbotron gave us a glimpse of Lionness' forward and 2025 UEFA Euro champion Chloe Kelly.
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The couple occasionally share glimpses of their children supporting Harry at matches, including moments of the kids watching from the stands or exploring the pitch after games.
Verb
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Partey then glanced back at the defender before continuing on his way.
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Basallo misjudged it, taking an unhurried shuffle up the line, before the ball glanced off his glove and rolled toward the Dodgers dugout.
Noun
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To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
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For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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