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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Lopez shared a few selfies to Instagram on April 20, sending Easter wishes to her fans and followers and giving us a peek at her holiday look in the process.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
During a visit on a sunny afternoon in February, 130,000 seedlings, representing 37 species, peeked out from black milk crates, ready for transplant.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In November 2024, the system unveiled a 60,000-square-foot Virtual Care Center (take a peek inside via this feature article).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Lopez shared a few selfies to Instagram on April 20, sending Easter wishes to her fans and followers and giving us a peek at her holiday look in the process.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Because Shakespeare’s characters typically wrestle with agency, Parent’s production is playful in new ways — fate doesn’t have to dictate outcome, expectations can be defied, tragedy can peek out from behind comedy.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
During a visit on a sunny afternoon in February, 130,000 seedlings, representing 37 species, peeked out from black milk crates, ready for transplant.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Post yourself up at hotels like The Carlyle or The Mark, and you’re bound to catch a glimpse of one of your favorite singers or actors.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Step forward Roy Keane, glancing a David Beckham corner past Angelo Peruzzi on 24 minutes.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Other drivers glanced at my sleek rental car, their envy fueling my confidence.—
Diana Berrent Güthe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here is a look at all of the results and highlights from UFC Des Moines.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The breathable fabric used on the seats makes cushions optional and gives the set a minimalist look that complements its clean silhouette.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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