peeking

present participle of peek

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of peeking The room was filled with people wearing Tupac shirts, some with Tupac tattoos peeking out from their sleeves. Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 In celebration of the special milestone, Chip joined his wife on the cover for the first time in three years as the pair posed together outside a cabin, with autumn leaves peeking out behind them. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 In southwest suburban Bridgeview, Southfield Drive off Harlem Avenue was so inundated that the only sign that a street was under the water was a fire hydrant peeking out. Albert Ramon, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Senior shopping editor Nashia Baker is drawn to curtains that leave a bit of light peeking through, and these European linen drapes do just the trick. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 They’re located in Prospect’s Knoll section, which offers views of the lake peeking through the surrounding woods. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 And each of these pairs will enjoy near-daily wear peeking out from under bootcut jeans and fall dresses. India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026 The split-toe style adds a subtle edge when peeking out from under your floor-sweeping jeans. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026 The undulating synth lead seems tailored to mimic the tone and timbre of a classical Indian singer, a comparison borne out by the occasional flashes of vocal sample peeking through the mix. Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeking
glancing
Verb
  • Some of the men in the room could be seen glancing nervously at their dates.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The episode is like a hothouse of feeling with every line delivery, moment of eye contact, and glancing touch landing humid and heavy.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

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“Peeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeking. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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