Synonyms of peeks

peeks 1 of 2

noun

plural of peek

as in glimpses

an instance of looking especially briefly

took a peek at her Christmas gift hidden in the closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glimpses
• glances
• looks
• stares
• peeps
• gazes
• regards
• ganders
• glares
• views
• sights
• eyes
• casts
• gapes
• ogles
• leers
• side-glances
• squints
• squinnies
• coups d'oeil

peeks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of peek

as in glances

to take a quick or hasty look

peek out the window and see if it's raining

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glances
• glimpses
• dips
• browses
• squints
• glints
• skims
• scans
• peeps
• peruses
• keeks
• looks over
• rakes
• blinks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stares
• examines
• gazes
• surveys
• questions
• overlooks
• oversees
• views
• studies
• pries
• peers
• leers
• goggles
• gawks
• ogles
• rubbernecks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peeks

Noun

The streamer confirmed the news in a social post, which flashed peeks of a photo shoot with the show’s four leads. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026

Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

Ventura frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, sharing peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations, per her Instagram. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

Expect a mostly cloudy sky, with a few peeks of sunshine on Saturday. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Besides, industry gossip, behind-the-curtain peeks and pure, uncut schadenfreude can move a lot of books. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 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. — Kansas City Star, 11 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

Verb

In the early evening, just before dusk, the sun peeks through the trees and warms the bench. — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Amy Adams’ Anna Bowden — who has a complicated history with Max as his former lawyer — peeks through the curtain to spy on him, flinching as Max insists on snapping his own broken finger into place. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Pull out your wallet and shop our favorite high-end finds, like a stylish outdoor love seat to relax in the garden as the sun peeks from behind the clouds. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026

The coverage is just enough to mask minor discoloration and minimize the look of blemishes, but unlike traditional foundation, your real skin peeks through. — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 1 July 2026

In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 June 2026

When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026

But on Knicks nights, especially during a playoff run that included an historic 13-game win streak, the old New York still peeks through. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 June 2026

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, 22 Apr. 2026