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
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
Clouds may even break for late day peeks of sunshine.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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
The inky navy, black, gray and peeks of plaid from the autumn/winter 2025 collection are now available to shop.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Periodic voice-over offers peeks into Lionel’s head, but Hermanus prefers to let the character, through whose perspective the film unfolds, spend most of his time in contemplative silence, leaving blank spaces we’re invited to fill in with richer emotional grappling than we’re given onscreen.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Booths are along the windows and counter seating peeks in at the kitchen.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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
Chin-length hair peeks out just enough to create a chic silhouette, without getting tangled up in your other layers.
—Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The peep, rounded toe is a flattering design that peeks through under the hemline of long gowns.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Though the city skyline peeks out above the custom privacy screens, the terrace feels like you’re enveloped among nature.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Clouds may even break for late day peeks of sunshine.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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
The inky navy, black, gray and peeks of plaid from the autumn/winter 2025 collection are now available to shop.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Periodic voice-over offers peeks into Lionel’s head, but Hermanus prefers to let the character, through whose perspective the film unfolds, spend most of his time in contemplative silence, leaving blank spaces we’re invited to fill in with richer emotional grappling than we’re given onscreen.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Booths are along the windows and counter seating peeks in at the kitchen.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Chin-length hair peeks out just enough to create a chic silhouette, without getting tangled up in your other layers.
—Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The peep, rounded toe is a flattering design that peeks through under the hemline of long gowns.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Though the city skyline peeks out above the custom privacy screens, the terrace feels like you’re enveloped among nature.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeks
Noun
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If Flagg’s back-to-back historic performances against the Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets are glimpses of his potential, the Mavericks should be contenders again sooner, rather than later.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The landscape opens up and passengers catch glimpses of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers converging to form the Ohio River.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The footage ends as the officer glances back toward the bench where the suspect was supposed to be handcuffed, before giving chase, with two other officers quickly darting out from behind the reception desk to join her.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kent starts to laugh but glances quickly at the cameras.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The state and national pageants showcase the talents, brains and looks of the woman synonymous with American beauty.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chesterfield Some sofa styles, like Chesterfield, lose the favor of designers due to their size and feel rather than their looks.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Peeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeks. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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