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
Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This guest pairs the peek of extended layers with colorful leather gloves, a midi skirt, a chic shoulder bag, and sleek heels.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
These closures allow your dog to peek their head out and enjoy the view without the risk of them making a break for the nearest hot dog stand.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Part of an effort to celebrate Charlotte’s diversity by increasing the visibility of Latin American artists, those colorful murals are a peek at what’s to come inside.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
This guest pairs the peek of extended layers with colorful leather gloves, a midi skirt, a chic shoulder bag, and sleek heels.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Our next view comes courtesy of Time and Date and was taken as a small crescent of the lunar disk peeked out around the massive sweep of our planet's umbral shadow late into the partial phase.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
These closures allow your dog to peek their head out and enjoy the view without the risk of them making a break for the nearest hot dog stand.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Our first glimpse of Tommy chained up, pleading to be let go, is through the eyes of a young Macedonian refugee, Katrina (Monika Frajczyk), being given a tour of the large countryside manor where she’s just been hired by Chris for twice-a-week housework.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Argyle players storm the court as a Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill player glances at the overhead scoreboard after Argyle prevailed in a 51-42 victory to claim the state championship.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Everton opened the scoring in the 19th minute, when Jarrad Branthwaite glanced a James Garner corner in via the far post.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The brand also had some noteworthy sunglasses and bags which are budget-friendly ways to spruce up your look.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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