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
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In one of The Upper Cut KC’s recent videos, Mariah Kinkade peeks her head from behind a gravity-defying heap of buns and patties.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
At once introspective and raucous, the stellar character study Jay Kelly peeks at Hollywood narcissism with curiosity rather than judgment.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Booths are along the windows and counter seating peeks in at the kitchen.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Meghan Markle is back with more recipes, peeks into her personal life and celebrity guests.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In one of The Upper Cut KC’s recent videos, Mariah Kinkade peeks her head from behind a gravity-defying heap of buns and patties.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
At once introspective and raucous, the stellar character study Jay Kelly peeks at Hollywood narcissism with curiosity rather than judgment.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeks
Noun
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Heming Willis, who married Willis in 2009, frequently joins the superstar actors' three children — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah — in sharing glimpses of the entire family gathering for celebrations, or just to spend time with Bruce.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Epstein Documents Released Tuesday The files posted Tuesday included audio recordings that gave glimpses into past investigations.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pair steal glances at each other from opposite sides of a stall.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Aug. 2025
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The story glances in the mirror and sees someone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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These canines are individuals, like humans, with different personalities, looks and behaviors, who deserve unique names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Peeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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