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

After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes. — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026

In the months that followed, the couple shared even more peeks at their relationship. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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

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

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

Add a nude base underneath that peeks out for even more contrast. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

In the background, some of the destination’s architecture peeks out beside the landscape’s greenery and rocky formations. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Montana jokes as a wide smile peeks out from under his beard. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026

Balloons float above an exploding castle, a giant peeks from behind the bushes and wizards throw flames in the foreground. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

She’s represented here by a woman dematerializing headfirst, seemingly outlived only by her pendulous breasts, and a sparse landscape where a spectral figure peeks up from the bottom edge. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

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

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