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
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The three-minute reel gave fans a peek behind the velvet curtain — from Swift diving into the stage trap door to hiding in the now-iconic cleaning cart before each show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
An on-stage change of clothes revealed the light brown fabric that peeked through her leather was actually an accentuating dress, accessorized with a red belt.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
A day after the Patriots held off New Orleans 25-19 for a third straight road win, Vrabel took a peek ahead to their next trip to play the Titans.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
The three-minute reel gave fans a peek behind the velvet curtain — from Swift diving into the stage trap door to hiding in the now-iconic cleaning cart before each show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Don’t skip peeking into Akiba Antiques, Lone Ranger Antiques (specializing in Swedish country antiques and Gustavian furniture), the Kodner Galleries auction house, or even the nostalgic media selection at Retroitis.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
An on-stage change of clothes revealed the light brown fabric that peeked through her leather was actually an accentuating dress, accessorized with a red belt.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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The pair also shared a glimpse at their wedding bands after the ceremony, which was attended by Ed Sheeran, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paul Rudd and Paris Hilton.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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While photography packages and wedding albums come with some turn-around time, a painting will be done at the end of the reception and can give couples a glimpse of the evening right away.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This goes far beyond glancing at a business license.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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The mother glances up and sees her daughter watching, and her expression becomes altogether less indulgent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The ethereal look involved a dazzling asymmetrical gold corset that flaunted Kardashian's curves, accented with white details, including a tulle skirt with gold embellishments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The hotel’s 142 rooms and suites are designed with a dark-wood and light-linen look—sort of Scandi meets Spanish colonial.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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