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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peep

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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
For the daring peeps, go on an adventure with your crew. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 Just a few years ago, Israel hosted the Eurovision contest, with not a peep of protest. David Bloom, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025 Spend your days leaf peeping on a scenic drive, hiking to waterfalls tucked deep in the woods, strolling through quaint downtowns, and sitting down for dinner next to a crackling fireplace at the end of it all. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Those who took a quick peek inside the front window saw walls lined with bookcases and young, Black men strewn about in old, thrifted armchairs, their laps piled high with books.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Her sharing every emotional stop on what we’re led to believe is a train wreck of a separation becomes, in expert hands, a peek into what are extremely relatable moments.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is sprawled out on the floor, unconcerned by the two birds (Chicken and Charlie) chirping from an adjacent office or a colleague’s gray-haired cat next door, who seems to be causing a stir.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Before the Buccaneers ran out of the tunnel at Lumen Field, Mayfield and his teammates were chirped by some Seattle fans.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In one of the multi-hyphenate's most recent posts, Paltrow shared a glimpse of her new clothing line, tagging the brand Gwyn in her caption and wearing a sophisticated, tan cashmere sweater that immediately caught our eye.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The designers working there, the community gathering there, and the public experiencing their first real glimpse of a progressive, modern approach to living were profoundly shaped by the place.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, Sunderland’s 2-1 win at Chelsea looks like a smash-and-grab upset.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Better, but invites distracted glances with every notification.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Her reception and afterparty looks also included more custom looks.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • As for Chernin, the company has been busy after recently inking a first-look feature deal with Apple TV.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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