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Definition of peepnext
as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
At the waist, the dress began to flow into a breezy column skirt with a thigh-high slit that showcased Blanchett's peep-toe black heels lined with glittering rhinestones. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 Without so much as a peep, Motorola has enacted price increases of up to 50 percent on the rest of its 2026 Moto G lineup. ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
During fall leaf-peeping season, traffic on the pass has to be regulated. Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026 Early fall is another prime time to visit because of the stunning leaf peeping opportunities as the colors change. Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
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Noun
  • Might want to take a peek at the weather in Cancun, too, though trip prices this time of year might be expensive given the Sixers just bought the latest outgoing flight.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
  • Inflation data on the docket next week will give investors a peek into just how severe the stagflation impact is.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • I'mPhaedra Trethan, using this handy guide to identify the birds chirping in my yard each morning.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • And the birds are chirping their hearts out.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the 18th century, whisky began to be legally sold—the first glimpses of today’s modern industry.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Bob’s grandfather peered through the fence at League Park to catch a glimpse of Game 1 of the 1920 World Series.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, Joly profiles quite similarly to the 31-year-old Engram, who faded in and out of offensive plans in a 50-catch 2025 season.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
  • At first glance, the pairing might seem like an unconventional one, even though both artists are well known for appropriating others’ images.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • This time around, Swift paired her yellow look with Aquazzura twist leather sandals in beige, which retail for $835.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • Topline Mild northern lights activity this week is slated to continue Saturday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which forecast areas within eight states could get a look at the natural phenomenon.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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