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
Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Bunnie Xo took to social media this week to give fans a peek at a swoon-worthy moment with her husband Jelly Roll.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 8 May 2025
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
Audrey eyeballed Gabby’s pistol, peeking out of a nearby purse.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Google this week gave us a peek at Android 16's design concept, which is intended to make Google’s mobile operating system feel bouncier and breezier.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Bunnie Xo took to social media this week to give fans a peek at a swoon-worthy moment with her husband Jelly Roll.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 8 May 2025
Verb
Kidman has both hands in her pockets, possibly holding weapons, while Pike just has one hand peeking out of a pocket, the other already at the ready to fight.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
Audrey eyeballed Gabby’s pistol, peeking out of a nearby purse.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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My journey began in Paris and swept through Reims, Mainz, Freiburg, and Zurich, offering glimpses of Europe’s rich agricultural heartlands and vibrant food scenes.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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In these past few weeks, the Yankees are starting to see glimpses of that player.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The dog moved to the other side when the owner did not glance her way.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Charlotte glanced toward her elders before offering a final wave.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The white wash paint is distressed for an antique look, and the scalloped legs are accented with botanical ornaments.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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At the 10:19 mark of the second quarter, Brown caught the ball in the left corner, with his feet set behind the 3-point line, and had a seemingly wide-open look at the basket.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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