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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Recent Examples of peep

Noun

These tiny, fluffy shorebirds—from a bird family known as peeps—touch down here on their way from South and Central America to the Arctic. — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The reality is that the tech is here to stay and the peeps in charge clearly want to be realistic about its benefits… Creatives may take a little while to join them. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

So while the Smokies won on sheer popularity and overall score, the list includes everything from classic East Coast leaf-peeping destinations to red rocks and wildlife-heavy Western parks. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Possibly an angel may now and then peep through the ventilators. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep

Noun

On November 2, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress took to her Instagram Stories to share a peek inside their trip to see the Rams take on the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 1.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
After fans get a peek at her dad, Todd Chrisley, gushing happily next to her daughter while holding the romper, the video gives a close-up of a white sash with a blue baby carrier engraved on it and a blue Bible.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

An occasional bird would chirp in the distance, but the forest emanated an eerie stillness, said Young, a research ecologist at the University of California, Davis.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
With relatives of Julian Lewis chirping at coach Deion Sanders on social media, the Buffs are prepared to give quarterback Isaac Wilson his first start.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of chirp

Noun

His evolution in the outfield stood out after Bellinger got a glimpse of his potential playing alongside Crow-Armstrong during his first big-league call-up in September 2023, then in his 2024 rookie season.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
This discovery, described in detail in a recent study, is particularly important because the meteorite does not simply offer another glimpse of ancient Mars.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of glimpse

Noun

Among the titles are some that at first glance sound particularly offbeat, even edgy or outlandish.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
Legal experts who have been watching the numerous cases underway say that what might appear at first glance to be vanity projects are in truth cases that test the limits of presidential power.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of glance

Noun

Addressing the uproar the following day, Stewart said her look was meant to raise awareness.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
The piece has a rather minimalist look, with smooth, polished surfaces and no particular decorations, except for a few personal engravings.

— Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of look

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