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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
And the crowd, for the most part, barely made a peep while Simon played (although fans were appropriately appreciative during the song breaks). Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 Did not hear a peep from Minnesota sports fans when the Timberwolves were roughing up the Nuggets. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Verb
Elsewhere in the collection, creamy pearls peep out between layers of polished, single-piece cast silver in bangles and earrings; while luminous spheres are paired with onyx cubes in an exploration of geometry and contrasting materiality. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The fun really starts with the collaborators’ premium denim lineup, inclusive of the Trucker Jacket, all button-flap pockets and varied patches (peep that American flag over the chest, for unleashing your inner patriot), as well as the Lucky Legend Low Rise Festival Short. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
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Noun
  • Still, Apple’s announcements this week provided a peek at how AI features could entice users toward pricier iPhones and subscriptions.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
  • Go in the early morning for gorgeous peek-a-boo lake views and the chance to chat with knowledgeable bird-watchers.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • The birds chirped a little bit louder.
    Tracy Smith, CBS News, 7 June 2026
  • And yet the Broncos followed an AFC Championship Game loss with an offseason of crickets chirping.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The videos shot selfie-style show Kasemeier completing mundane tasks like shaving, or making a meal for his kids while giving the internet a glimpse into his week as a dad.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
  • Several artifacts from the excavation will go on display at Nijmegen City Hall beginning June 29, offering residents a glimpse into the city’s rich Roman history and its status as one of the most important Roman centers in the Netherlands.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
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  • Brunson, whose father Rick was on the Knicks during their 1999 Finals run and is now an assistant coach with the team, is a stand-in for the outer-borough striver, underestimated at first glance, but blessed with moxie.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
  • That’s why the DC Defenders defensive lineman couldn’t help but glance at his Google Calendar while chatting.
    Noah White, Washington Post, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Here’s a look at the pending appeals that the Supreme Court could accept or reject as early as June 22.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 June 2026
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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