peeks 1 of 2

plural of peek
as in glimpses
an instance of looking especially briefly took a peek at her Christmas gift hidden in the closet

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peeks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of peek

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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 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 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
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeks
Noun
  • There are a few brief, shining glimpses of the chemistry and character moments that made the first movie such a joy—like the early party scene where the team tries to lift Thor’s hammer—but Ultron is otherwise a slog.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • And while further details are yet to be revealed — save for the glimpses featured in the trailer that dropped in June — fans can expect to get that nostalgic feeling that captured their hearts the first time around.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At one moment, the young prince glances down with his doe eyes before looking shyly off to the side at his mom and breaking out into a giggle.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Daily glances, teasing and silences hide something nobody wants to talk about.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While maximalist trends often signify that louder pieces are the only way to look fashion-forward, bold styles are ultimately fickle and harder to reinvent in new looks.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Included in four of the sets are Rodrigo minifigures that recreate her stage looks and expressions.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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