peep 1 of 2

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
And while he’s only missed one game, there hasn’t been a peep from Leafs head coach Craig Berube to suggest Kämpf’s absence will be short-term. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025 Not a peep came out of Pittsburgh last season, but Steelers coach Mike Tomlin kept a lid on Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown for years. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Of course, Yamagata is a long way to go just to peep some jellyfish, so combine a visit with the misty temples of nearby Dewa Sanzan, three mountains sacred to the ascetics of the esoteric Shugendo religion. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025 Of course, not everyone will be comfortable with Google peeping into their emails and Drive content to mimic their writing style. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
  • The stories shared were sweet and moving, giving diners a peek into the lives of the folks who make Localis possible.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Birds chirped and traffic appeared normal — apart from the bustle at the local fire department in the center of town — as responders continued to manage the remains of the fireworks facility that exploded barely a mile away, just a few days before.
    Jake Goodrick July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
  • Fever, Sun and some spicy beef Caitlin Clark, darling of the WNBA, is not afraid of chirping back.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Under tonight's starry shroud, couples embrace, heads tilting toward the sky and children skip from telescope to telescope to catch a glimpse of the celestial show.
    Carlos Morales, NPR, 1 July 2025
  • Over the years, the parade has drawn thousands of attendees who line up on the downtown streets to catch a glimpse of the show.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, the 4.92 runs per game the Red Sox have scored places them along the MLB elite, ranking sixth overall.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • But how were celebrities convinced by a venture that, at first glance, perhaps looked more like a tech experiment than a sports franchise?
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • For an increasing number of companies, reasoning models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.
    Aditya Lahiri, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Here's a deeper look at Hughesnet's satellite home internet plans.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 July 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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