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
But Nvotová kept peeking behind closed doors.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
They’re hidden in the background, just barely peeking out above the overflowing arrangements of roses.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
This top would pair nicely with a low-slung midi skirt, the tiniest hint of midriff peeking through, or with high-rise barrel jeans and sneakers.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Its medieval houses nestle beneath colossal rocks, their red roofs peeking out like terracotta petals—while narrow lanes wind past the Chapel of São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria, and scrambling goats graze near crumbling stairways.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Sleek and sexy knee-highs play nicely with everything from a bohemian mini to a modern maxi, and even rain boots go from utilitarian to charmingly practical when peeking out from under a sheer shift.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
His shoulder-length hair is gray at the roots and throughout, with hints of his natural brunette color peeking through.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
These big graphic orange chunks of cheese peeking through.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025
Each of these pairs will enjoy near-daily wear peeking out from under wide-leg jeans and fall dresses.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Marta Balaga, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
They’re hidden in the background, just barely peeking out above the overflowing arrangements of roses.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
This top would pair nicely with a low-slung midi skirt, the tiniest hint of midriff peeking through, or with high-rise barrel jeans and sneakers.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Its medieval houses nestle beneath colossal rocks, their red roofs peeking out like terracotta petals—while narrow lanes wind past the Chapel of São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria, and scrambling goats graze near crumbling stairways.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Sleek and sexy knee-highs play nicely with everything from a bohemian mini to a modern maxi, and even rain boots go from utilitarian to charmingly practical when peeking out from under a sheer shift.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
His shoulder-length hair is gray at the roots and throughout, with hints of his natural brunette color peeking through.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
These big graphic orange chunks of cheese peeking through.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 2025
Each of these pairs will enjoy near-daily wear peeking out from under wide-leg jeans and fall dresses.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeking
glancing
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Standing by the couch, he's shown staring at the television screen in intrigue, before glancing back at his daughters watching the film.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Stylistically, these are bold choices, even if the film can feel too understated and glancing for its own good.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Peeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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