Synonyms of peek

peek 1 of 2

noun

as in glimpse

an instance of looking especially briefly

took a peek at her Christmas gift hidden in the closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glimpse
• glance
• look
• peep
• stare
• view
• gander
• gaze
• sight
• glare
• eye
• cast
• regard
• gape
• leer
• ogle
• side-glance
• squint
• squinny
• coup d'oeil

peek

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verb

ˈpēk 

as in to glance

to take a quick or hasty look

peek out the window and see if it's raining

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glance
• glimpse
• browse
• peep
• skim
• dip
• scan
• glint
• squint
• peruse
• look over
• keek
• rake
• blink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• examine
• stare
• gaze
• study
• view
• survey
• question
• overlook
• oversee
• pry
• peer
• gawk
• ogle
• rubberneck
• leer
• goggle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peek

Noun

The manicure lets the natural tones of your nail peek through, and has been spotted on the likes of Zoë Kravitz (painted by celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi) and Kylie Jenner (created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt). — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Best Makeup Deals A peek into my cart would first reveal the hydrating bronzing drops that Martha Stewart, 84, and Kendall Jenner, 30, have both used. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Verb

This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

But by about an hour before, the sun had started peeking through. — CBS News, 26 June 2026