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
Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Take a peek at the best early Prime Day deals.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 12 June 2026
My trusty spreadsheet peeked at building permits in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties – for renting or owning – and found that developers in the 12 months ending in March had plans approved for the most housing since August 2007.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Alongside the big-ticket sights, families might join a soccer match with local children and crew, swim in the Nile, explore by felucca, try sand dune boarding, attend a galabeya party, or peek behind the scenes in the captain’s wheelhouse.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Take a peek at the best early Prime Day deals.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Verb
Styling wise, let the shirt have a moment—think halfway buttoned with a statement necklace peeking out, or wrapped around your waist for a finishing touch.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 12 June 2026
My trusty spreadsheet peeked at building permits in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties – for renting or owning – and found that developers in the 12 months ending in March had plans approved for the most housing since August 2007.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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The videos shot selfie-style show Kasemeier completing mundane tasks like shaving, or making a meal for his kids while giving the internet a glimpse into his week as a dad.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Several artifacts from the excavation will go on display at Nijmegen City Hall beginning June 29, offering residents a glimpse into the city’s rich Roman history and its status as one of the most important Roman centers in the Netherlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Basallo misjudged it, taking an unhurried shuffle up the line, before the ball glanced off his glove and rolled toward the Dodgers dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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DiMarco asked the woman to his left, both glancing up at the screen.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at the pending appeals that the Supreme Court could accept or reject as early as June 22.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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