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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
There’s also a peek at what looks to be a table read or writing session, and at the actual cue card that was used filming this week’s promo spot — all at SNL‘s 30 Rock headquarters in New York City.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For a preppy touch, layer a crisp button-down underneath and let the collar peek out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
There’s also a peek at what looks to be a table read or writing session, and at the actual cue card that was used filming this week’s promo spot — all at SNL‘s 30 Rock headquarters in New York City.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Waddingham’s blonde tresses peek out from underneath the hat, while her makeup was minimal and soft.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Helm catches glimpses of the humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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In Troy, officials recently unveiled a gold brooch and a rare jade stone, offering a glimpse into the city's pre-Greek past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Occasionally, a monkey glanced at our boat, but most were turned away from the shore.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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At one point, Perry lovingly glanced at Trudeau.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her reception and afterparty looks also included more custom looks.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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As for Chernin, the company has been busy after recently inking a first-look feature deal with Apple TV.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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