Synonyms of peek

peek 1 of 2

noun

as in glimpse

an instance of looking especially briefly

took a peek at her Christmas gift hidden in the closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glimpse
• glance
• look
• peep
• stare
• view
• gander
• gaze
• sight
• glare
• eye
• cast
• regard
• gape
• leer
• ogle
• side-glance
• squint
• squinny
• coup d'oeil

peek

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verb

ˈpēk 

as in to glance

to take a quick or hasty look

peek out the window and see if it's raining

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glance
• glimpse
• browse
• peep
• skim
• dip
• scan
• glint
• squint
• peruse
• look over
• keek
• rake
• blink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• examine
• stare
• gaze
• study
• view
• survey
• question
• overlook
• oversee
• pry
• peer
• gawk
• ogle
• rubberneck
• leer
• goggle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peek

Noun

Spectators were seen coming out of their homes for a peek at the parade units. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Twenty-one years later, Lieberman revealed the truth in what proved to be an early peek at the current state of affairs in high school basketball. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Verb

Mod Periscope The perfect tool to peek out of secret hideouts—and infinitely customizable! — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

Setting is important in keeping this area crease-free all day too, so that redness doesn’t peek through. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026