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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
California’s booming economy is one of the world’s largest, but a peek behind the curtain exposes the forbidding reality of a statewide job market that is ranked as one of the nation’s worst.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
The sun highlighted the red in her hair and peeked in the corner of the photo.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
If your washroom is a shared space, the semi-translucent linen still provides discreet coverage so there’s no risk of a peek-a-boo moment, plus the textile is treated with a water-repellent finish for optimal moisture resistance.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
California’s booming economy is one of the world’s largest, but a peek behind the curtain exposes the forbidding reality of a statewide job market that is ranked as one of the nation’s worst.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
For a Total Room Blackout A curved blackout rod can help ensure no light peeks through the cracks in your curtains, not even at the corners.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
The sun highlighted the red in her hair and peeked in the corner of the photo.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Watching father and daughter execute each fatal scenario gives us a remarkable glimpse into their relationship — and the catharsis that comes with the creative process itself.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Eric Dane’s girlfriend, photographer and director Janell Shirtcliff, paid tribute to the late actor Saturday with several tender glimpses at their relationship, following his death on Thursday from ALS.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The script glances in such directions but never commits.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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Small balconies glance upon the terracotta-and-lemon-colored canal homes, a picturesque way to start each day with a little caffè.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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,
22 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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