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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
The list goes on as athletes came to the 49ers, Raiders, Giants, A’s and Sharks without a peep about the ground shaking. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026 Something about the delivery suggests O’Connell would love to still be throwing ‘peeps’ around. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Or, peep Dogale Confraternita del Baccalà Mantecato’s full list of honored restaurants here. Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025 The flare bottom is also fun to pair with a pointed-toe heel that’ll peep out. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • A little peek into their potential could be seen Saturday against Great Oak.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The Primary Suite A peek into the cozy, rustic primary suite reveals soft natural light, matte-black fixtures, and carved wooden accents throughout.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The host handed me a blindfold and Bose noise-canceling headphones, playing the hypnotic sounds of a space drum with birds chirping in the distance.
    Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Drake was known to chirp at times, too.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Watching father and daughter execute each fatal scenario gives us a remarkable glimpse into their relationship — and the catharsis that comes with the creative process itself.
    Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Eric Dane’s girlfriend, photographer and director Janell Shirtcliff, paid tribute to the late actor Saturday with several tender glimpses at their relationship, following his death on Thursday from ALS.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • At first glance, the Lands’ End Small Canvas Tote Bag doesn’t steal the show with flashy accents and bold style.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2026
  • At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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