as in glances
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peeks
Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Most of Saturday will feature dry weather with clouds breaking for some peeks of sunshine, especially Baltimore City and points to the southwest.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
—Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Those in the market for a multi-million dollar home in Dallas are getting their first peeks at Knox Villas in Dallas’ Knox-Henderson neighborhood.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The hotel lies at the bottom of the Colombier area of the island where the grandest houses have been snapped up by the world’s wealthiest people, trying to get tantalizing peeks of them through the palms is a fun game.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Meghan has shared numerous looks at her Montecito home since rejoining Instagram in early 2025, from glimpses of their backyard to peeks inside the kitchen.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
At least the weather should stay dry with peeks of sun for the crowds lining the parade route.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Lots of sheer and transparency in eveningwear, to peeks of skin here and there.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
The karaoke worker peeks his head in, tells them to get out.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
When Dana peeks in and Robby simply shakes his head no?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
For a Total Room Blackout A curved blackout rod can help ensure no light peeks through the cracks in your curtains, not even at the corners.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
The new ad from the appliance retailer peeks into an alternate reality in which Fieri never grew a goatee, never bleached his spikes, and wore drab button-ups and dress slacks.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
While the snap was taken from inside her car, the outside of her home peeks out in the background, revealing its rustic stone facade.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In particular, viewers have commented on Father Duplenticy's neck tattoo, which ever so slightly peeks from out his clerical collar.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025
Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Most of Saturday will feature dry weather with clouds breaking for some peeks of sunshine, especially Baltimore City and points to the southwest.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
—Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Those in the market for a multi-million dollar home in Dallas are getting their first peeks at Knox Villas in Dallas’ Knox-Henderson neighborhood.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The hotel lies at the bottom of the Colombier area of the island where the grandest houses have been snapped up by the world’s wealthiest people, trying to get tantalizing peeks of them through the palms is a fun game.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Meghan has shared numerous looks at her Montecito home since rejoining Instagram in early 2025, from glimpses of their backyard to peeks inside the kitchen.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
At least the weather should stay dry with peeks of sun for the crowds lining the parade route.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Lots of sheer and transparency in eveningwear, to peeks of skin here and there.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Her blond wig is piled sky-high, and her still-hourglass shape peeks through a marabou and chiffon peignoir.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
The karaoke worker peeks his head in, tells them to get out.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
When Dana peeks in and Robby simply shakes his head no?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
For a Total Room Blackout A curved blackout rod can help ensure no light peeks through the cracks in your curtains, not even at the corners.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
The new ad from the appliance retailer peeks into an alternate reality in which Fieri never grew a goatee, never bleached his spikes, and wore drab button-ups and dress slacks.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
While the snap was taken from inside her car, the outside of her home peeks out in the background, revealing its rustic stone facade.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
In particular, viewers have commented on Father Duplenticy's neck tattoo, which ever so slightly peeks from out his clerical collar.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Dec. 2025
Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeks
Noun
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The Following actor and The Closer star regularly share dancing videos on their personal TikTok pages, along with glimpses into their family life.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Despite its muddled storylines, the tone, wit and characters give viewers several glimpses into Levy and Sennott’s quirky world.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Driver monitoring systems, designed to detect distracted drivers, were also ineffective in allowing for off-road glances to go unnoticed, the NTSB found.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Waxahachie head coach Ariel Raney glances toward the scoreboard as an Indians batter steps to the plate to start the bottom of the third inning of play against Duncanville.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For more quotidian looks, the Queen often utilized the visual power of color.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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And yet the combination of loafers and jeans is typically associated with fall looks.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
16 Apr. 2026
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