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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
Dhillon’s offensive, by contrast, has unfolded with barely a peep from congressional Republicans. Ronald Brownstein, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026 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
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Now’s the time to stock up on the brand’s cult-favorite scents, get Mom a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift (peep the new Vera Bradley collaboration), and try some of Bath & Body Works’ most recent partnerships (like its 2026 Disney Princess collection). Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026 An extremely nosy alligator was found sitting on the porch of a coastal North Carolina home, peeping through the glass storm door, photos show. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • But a quick peek at the Trailforks app revealed this gem of a ride, an 8-mile loop climbing through grassland and chaparral, past a reservoir, over Conn Peak and back down Whiskey Ridge, with enough singletrack and elevation change to earn it.
    Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Singer Barry Manilow addresses recent health issues in a sneak-peek of his upcoming Good Morning America interview.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • About 40 minutes away, real birds melodiously chirped and trilled outside its sister hotel, Es Figueral Nou, an 18th-century finca and former fig plantation set among vast agricultural fields.
    Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
  • Atkinson was chirping at Blair, which Black said was common (for Atkinson to be chirping at anyone), and there was a lot of contact.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits walked alongside human models at a fashion show in Seoul this week, offering a glimpse into how South Korea’s technology industry imagines a future where robots are not just tools, but participants in everyday cultural life.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
  • Alonzo Alvarez has showcased glimpses of his talents throughout his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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  • Neves also produced a diving header from a wide free kick in PSG’s 4-2 league-phase win against Manchester City last season, and made an excellent near-post run at an inswinging corner to rise highest and glance in a header during that 5-4 defeat of Bayern in this year’s semi-finals.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • Kansas City museum helped launch Indianapolis Clowns This series between the Bananas and the Clowns in KC has more significance that might not be apparent at first glance.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Other notable infielders on non-contending teams who might be worth a look include Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards, Angels shortstop Zach Neto and Giants utility man Casey Schmitt.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
  • Participants, who paid a $75 registration fee, received a white dress, a platinum-blond wig, cat-eye sunglasses, and a martini glass to complete the iconic look.
    Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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