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
The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
The Houston Hottie has been giving fans peeks into their dynamic ever since, at one point sharing a video of their couple’s workout routine.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
When the moon sits in the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the sun’s rays peek out from behind the moon and give it a reddish hue, according to London’s Natural History Museum.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
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Noun
Some of it, though, is a glimpse at next summer’s offerings, giving is a peek into the crystal ball of outdoor gear.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 July 2025
The Houston Hottie has been giving fans peeks into their dynamic ever since, at one point sharing a video of their couple’s workout routine.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Verb
That thin margin win came after Spaun appeared to peek into Rory's bag to check his club selection.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
When the moon sits in the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the sun’s rays peek out from behind the moon and give it a reddish hue, according to London’s Natural History Museum.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviours displayed in private.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviors displayed in private.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The second video then shows a neighbor, Dawn Harvin, 55, come walking down the street, quickly glance toward the stricken woman to her right, then look up the driveway to her left and raise her arm, in an effort to get the driver’s attention.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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We are given a few glancing insights into those sacrifices, mainly through Souleymane’s phone calls back home.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Both colors are paired with gold hardware and a logo pendant for shimmery accents to elevate the look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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