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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
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 Most of all, No Kings peeps are being criticized for not having a ready answer as to whether protests can translate to midterm Blues. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Imagine waking up early, eager to peep dazzling carpets of brilliant orange flowers at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Austin police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of stalking and peeping into windows in a series of incidents across the city, authorities said Monday. Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
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Noun
  • Anyone who dares to peek at outdoor sauna prices on Amazon might be surprised to find that many high-end models are listed for under $10,000.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • To celebrate, his daughter Lorraine Nicholson shared a tribute on Instagram stories, dazzling fans with a throwback photo and a peek into her father’s life now.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Swallows chirping from a newspaper nest above a doorway.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The sound of cars has disappeared in the wealthy El Vedado neighborhood, where the soundscape of chirping birds has reemerged.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County on Friday caught a glimpse of a rare phenomenon.
    Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
  • These detailed drawings offer a glimpse into a building’s past.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, this appears to be a standard coffee table with a sleek, mid-century modern design.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Henson, who does a lot with a character that doesn’t monopolize the spotlight, touches little Zonia’s hair or steals a subtle glance at her now and then.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike in their losses in Games 5 and 6, the Celtics weren’t as quick to fire up 3s, instead opting to attack the interior of the 76ers defense more to get easier looks.
    Kyle Hightower, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
  • Chesney and many players got their first look at the Rose Bowl lit up at night during a visit Friday.
    Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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