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

2 of 2

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
Just a few years ago, Israel hosted the Eurovision contest, with not a peep of protest. David Bloom, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Who hardly uttered a peep of dismay throughout contract negotiations. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Peak leaf-peeping season is almost here. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025 At an elevation of 1,680 feet, this prime leaf-peeping spot provides a view of three states and seven counties. Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • The reduced wine and oregano peek through, adding a little sharpness and a peppery flavor.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
    Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Banter and even chirping the opposition is not an issue at Ryder Cups.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Sean Payton was chirping at Bonitto on the sidelines.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
  • On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Larger Leaves, Larger Fenestrations At first glance, Monstera 'Esqueleto' doesn’t appear much different from Monstera adansonii, or even the ultra-rare and highly sought after Monstera obliqua.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The uniform jacket was custom-made but lacked functional chest pockets to prevent unwanted glances when using a notebook and pen.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Chic Classic Collection Stretch Pull-On Pant For moms who love a straight-leg look, these stretchy legging jeans are perfect for work, events, and beyond.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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