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
Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Husband actress, 52, gave her followers another peek at her home renovation in an Instagram post on Monday, April 20.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The tech founders behind a San Francisco convenience store that is fully operated by an AI model say the shop offers a peek at what the future could look like.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Husband actress, 52, gave her followers another peek at her home renovation in an Instagram post on Monday, April 20.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Although the rooftop bar’s outdoor seating closes in colder months, don’t hesitate to ask your server about peeking outside to snap a picture or two before leaving.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Firefighters battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County on Friday caught a glimpse of a rare phenomenon.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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These detailed drawings offer a glimpse into a building’s past.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Verb
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McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The hungry yet uninitiated may enter the new 1986 Steak House, glance around and wonder whose likeness that is on the wall.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike in their losses in Games 5 and 6, the Celtics weren’t as quick to fire up 3s, instead opting to attack the interior of the 76ers defense more to get easier looks.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Chesney and many players got their first look at the Rose Bowl lit up at night during a visit Friday.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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