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
There’s something undeniably chic about glove ballet flats peeking out from beneath a sweeping, oversized coat.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Recommendations Strolling through the Historic Landmark District — crossing through squares and peeking in the windows of shops and beautiful old homes — offers a sense of what makes Savannah so distinct.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Think a flash of crimson red underneath a black winter coat, or a subtle pastel yellow peeking out from a grey cashmere.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Additional coquettish details came from ruffles at the bodice of the dress and lace peeking above the neckline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bring back to a simmer and cook, without peeking, for 5 minutes or so.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
After years without a mail service, without telegrams, without a single face peeking through the dirty windows of the railroad carriages, heaps of people are there again.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
As the joey gets more active, zoo guests may get a sighting of the little guy peeking out from his mommy’s pouch.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Recommendations Strolling through the Historic Landmark District — crossing through squares and peeking in the windows of shops and beautiful old homes — offers a sense of what makes Savannah so distinct.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Think a flash of crimson red underneath a black winter coat, or a subtle pastel yellow peeking out from a grey cashmere.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Additional coquettish details came from ruffles at the bodice of the dress and lace peeking above the neckline.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bring back to a simmer and cook, without peeking, for 5 minutes or so.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
After years without a mail service, without telegrams, without a single face peeking through the dirty windows of the railroad carriages, heaps of people are there again.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
As the joey gets more active, zoo guests may get a sighting of the little guy peeking out from his mommy’s pouch.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeking
glancing
Verb
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The examples below ended with Mbeumo forcing a save from Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sesko scoring a later winner against Fulham and Joshua Zirkzee glancing just wide during the draw with West Ham.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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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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“Peeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeking. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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