as in to glance
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of peek
Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Their humorous phone conversations gives us a peek into his private life.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
These shots mostly come in the form of horrifying faces or masks that momentarily peek through the darkness.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peek
Noun
These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry, per the official description.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Their humorous phone conversations gives us a peek into his private life.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
For the occasion, my mother had put on her Balenciaga, a black dress with two wide shoulder straps, a firm bodice, a full skirt that ended a few inches above the ankles, and the illusion of an underskirt supplied by a band of taffeta ruffles, also black, that peeked out from beneath the hem.
—Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
These shots mostly come in the form of horrifying faces or masks that momentarily peek through the darkness.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peek
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
-
From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
-
The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Martha and the Dutch boy glanced at each other again and blushed.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Waxahachie head coach Ariel Raney glances toward the scoreboard as an Indians batter steps to the plate to start the bottom of the third inning of play against Duncanville.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
-
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 28.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
