Thesaurus results for PEEP

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noun

Definition of peep

as in peek

an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

ˈpēp

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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Noun

Plus, if a situation arises that requires a peep-toe, your pedicure will be ready to be front and center. — Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 Crafted in Italy, the shoe features a low-cut vamp with a flirty peep-toe design. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

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But peep how the roots are still brown for that brown balayage effect. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Find out how leaf-peeping season is shaping up near you, courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s latest forecast map. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep

Noun

What an odd peek behind the curtain of such a long-running show with ever-changing cast dynamics.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
And there was a ride over to the nearby World Trade Center, and peek in a tower lobby and a stroll on the plaza.

— Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

There’s even a soundtrack of chirping birds and rushing water.

— Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Rutschman said some of his former Orioles teammates chirped at him throughout the game and gave him a hard time about getting around the ballpark as a visiting player.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of chirp

Noun

In the final episode of her new Netflix reality show Earle Meets World, which aired in full on Friday, the 25-year-old shared a glimpse of what was happening behind the scenes after Cooper called her out in a TikTok post on April 13.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
Coaches have emphasized wanting a more explosive, downfield passing game and showed glimpses of it Thursday night.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of glimpse

Noun

Still, a robot that can move around your home, recognize faces and build memories over time deserves more than a quick glance at the privacy settings.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
While Friday’s data looked positive at first glance, economists cautioned that due to seasonal factors, the month of August often faces revisions to its employment data later in the year.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of glance

Noun

Build the rest of your look with bronzer, blush, mascara and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The thin, buildable formula is an especially good fit for anyone who wants to even out discoloration and soften the look of pores without concealing their skin beneath a heavy layer of makeup.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of look

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