as in glancing
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peeking
In typical Toliver fashion, the record tells of his partying habits and luxurious lifestyle, but peeking through heavy layers of pop samples, dark synths and peppy trap drums, Toliver sheds light on his loving relationship (with fellow singer Kali Uchis) and a newfound sense of peace in his life.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
On the front row, A$AP Rocky’s braids had a few grays peeking through as well.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
The actress, 27, was recently photographed heading to Los Angeles’ Canter’s Deli sporting denim trousers, a sleek brown coat and an oversize bag with a bottle of Hellmann’s mayonnaise peeking out.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
This borrowed-from-the-boys effect is given a feminine twist with the addition of a statement chainlink necklace, diamond rings, and a polished black leather bag—while the hemline of the slouchy shirt peeking out from the bottom of the skirt keeps the look in carefree territory.
—Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Homeowners should inspect attics for signs of moisture, drafts or daylight peeking through, and refresh caulk around chimneys or vents.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This is especially useful with my dark sheet color because seeing the white pillow peeking out would be really annoying.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
The layered neckline, with the bust peeking out from behind, imitates this season's hottest red carpet trend, the semi-visible bra.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
As the sun started peeking through the clouds after a sudden desert deluge, the stars and filmmakers turned out for Variety‘s 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs on Sunday morning.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
On the front row, A$AP Rocky’s braids had a few grays peeking through as well.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
The actress, 27, was recently photographed heading to Los Angeles’ Canter’s Deli sporting denim trousers, a sleek brown coat and an oversize bag with a bottle of Hellmann’s mayonnaise peeking out.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
This borrowed-from-the-boys effect is given a feminine twist with the addition of a statement chainlink necklace, diamond rings, and a polished black leather bag—while the hemline of the slouchy shirt peeking out from the bottom of the skirt keeps the look in carefree territory.
—Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Homeowners should inspect attics for signs of moisture, drafts or daylight peeking through, and refresh caulk around chimneys or vents.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This is especially useful with my dark sheet color because seeing the white pillow peeking out would be really annoying.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
The layered neckline, with the bust peeking out from behind, imitates this season's hottest red carpet trend, the semi-visible bra.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
As the sun started peeking through the clouds after a sudden desert deluge, the stars and filmmakers turned out for Variety‘s 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs on Sunday morning.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeking
glancing
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For much of the New Deal legislation passed, the executive branch drafted the legislation and sent it to Congress, which approved it after glancing at it — or not looking at all, Yoo said.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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The space weather center warns that the material could bring possible glancing influences that could cause weak power grid fluctuations.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Peeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeking. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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