keek

verb

Definition of keeknext
chiefly Scottish
as in to peep

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keek
  1. peep
  2. glimpse
  3. peek
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  • Of course, Yamagata is a long way to go just to peep some jellyfish, so combine a visit with the misty temples of nearby Dewa Sanzan, three mountains sacred to the ascetics of the esoteric Shugendo religion.
    — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Find out how leaf-peeping season is shaping up near you, courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s latest forecast map.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
Definition of peep
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  • The delicate creation, which could only just be glimpsed beneath her high-neck striped top, is believed to be a way to honor her three children, with one strand representing each.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026
  • To wander past St James’ Park on the morning of October 8, 2021, glimpsing workers and fans cleaning up the debris of 12 hours earlier, was to observe the aftermath of an awakening.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
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  • Montana jokes as a wide smile peeks out from under his beard.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026
  • The shoes featured a round, slightly oversized toe silhouette that peeked out beneath the hem of her wide-leg trousers.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of peek
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“Keek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keek. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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