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
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.
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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
The area was badly burned, but still Simpson noticed green sprouts peeking out of the ashy soil and from the branches of trees that the average passerby might assume were dead.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 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
Shades of baby pink, olive green, and electric blue peeking out freshen up the overall look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
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
The area was badly burned, but still Simpson noticed green sprouts peeking out of the ashy soil and from the branches of trees that the average passerby might assume were dead.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 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
Shades of baby pink, olive green, and electric blue peeking out freshen up the overall look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeking
glancing
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After the match, the two exchanged a cursory handshake with Cirstea barely glancing in Osaka’s direction.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pair barely exchanged a handshake over the net, with Cirstea glancing in Osaka’s direction briefly and then turning her head away.—
John Pye,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Peeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeking. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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