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
Visitors can watch her through peep holes and a security camera feed. Ariel Fisher, New York Times, 15 May 2025 The owner later encourages the pup to check out his new peep hole, and the dog is shown poking his head through it before the clip ends. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Verb
Sophos also warns you any time a program accesses your webcam, to foil peeping spyware. PC Magazine, 9 June 2025 The 1,000-pound animals peep their heads from the white stalls, while others amble in circles inside the barn's wooden fence. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Thousands of fans visited the zoo on July 10 to get a peek of Moo Deng on her special day.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • Investors will get a further peek into the Fed's thinking when minutes of the June FOMC meeting are released Wednesday.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Both featured physical play that left players chirping and crowds energized.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2025
  • Birds chirped and traffic appeared normal — apart from the bustle at the local fire department in the center of town — as responders continued to manage the remains of the fireworks facility that exploded barely a mile away, just a few days before.
    Jake Goodrick July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Unlike most astronomical events, like meteor showers and comet sightings, zero technology is required to catch a glimpse of the northern lights from Earth.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • More importantly, though, the CPI will provide a glimpse into how the Trump duties have worked their way into consumer pockets.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, some features of Florida’s charter schools appear more private than public.
    Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
  • The Cost-Saving Promise Of The Cloud At first glance, the cloud seems like a no-brainer for cost efficiency.
    Melkon Hovhannisyan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Always remember that the right sofa will blend both comfort and looks.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
  • They’re made with a soft cotton material that’ll keep you cozy during long flights, while providing an elevated look.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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