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
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
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 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
The low-growing purple pasque, South Dakota’s state flower, first peeks through the soil in early March.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Forget the ordinariness of my face, the tip of the scar that peeks out of my sleeve.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The brown base peeks through the spots rather than surrounding them.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
At some point, Silva peeks into the bushes and orders Garcia several times to come out with his hands up and to stop touching his bags.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 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
The low-growing purple pasque, South Dakota’s state flower, first peeks through the soil in early March.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Forget the ordinariness of my face, the tip of the scar that peeks out of my sleeve.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The brown base peeks through the spots rather than surrounding them.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeks
Noun
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Only in recent decades have geophysical technology and deep-sea cameras provided glimpses of these mysterious worlds.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The higher floors offer better skyline views and occasional glimpses toward the Forbidden City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Turn a pair of binoculars or a small telescope on the moon to see an arc of light shining close to the line separating night from day on the lunar surface, created as sunlight glances off the peaks of the Montes Jura mountain range on the northwestern edge of Mare Imbrium.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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At this point, Venegas briefly glances at the rows of books inside the lending library, as if contemplating the vastness of human creativity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The whimsical looks have sparked debate online, with some accusing the 23-year-old pop star of sexualizing children's clothes.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Book three of Kennedy’s Off-Campus series, The Score, follows Dean, who’s something of a playboy thanks to his irresistible charm and good looks.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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