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adjective

as in thin

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verb

present participle of peep
as in chirping
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 peeping
Verb
Among the highlights are Pisgah National Forest for traditional leaf-peeping activities, and artistic craft centers such as the Folk Art Center for shopping. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Here’s where to go for a final leaf-peeping hike in the foothills. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026 So while the Smokies won on sheer popularity and overall score, the list includes everything from classic East Coast leaf-peeping destinations to red rocks and wildlife-heavy Western parks. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Few things are more relaxing than enjoying the outdoors in a rocking chair (doing that with a side of leaf peeping just puts a cherry on top). — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 Sedona’s leaf-peeping experience includes red-rock hikes, historic apple orchards, and even a naturally occurring waterpark. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 Fall color in the Sierra is expected to peak between late September and late October, with top leaf-peeping trails around Lake Tahoe including Hope Valley Overlook via Picket Peak, Fallen Leaf Lake and Spooner Lake. — Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026 The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning about parking restrictions in Colorado's mountains ahead of leaf-peeping season. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Book These Amtrak Routes Each journey offers scenic and convenient access to premier leaf peeping destinations in the US and Canada. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeping
  1. thin
  2. chirping
  3. tinny
  4. shrill
  5. penetrating
  6. squeaky
  7. piping
  8. high-pitched
Adjective
  • BioNxt Solutions is developing a sublingual semaglutide thin-film platform and reported moving its program into active pharmaceutical development in 2026.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The launch shows that Innovera can be cut into thin strips and woven without immediately losing its structure.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of thin
Verb
  • With relatives of Julian Lewis chirping at coach Deion Sanders on social media, the Buffs are prepared to give quarterback Isaac Wilson his first start.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There’s even a soundtrack of chirping birds and rushing water.
    — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of chirping
Adjective
  • With the feature turned on, higher voices gain a tinny quality as the AI works to boost conversational tones in a semi-loud environment.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The harumphing bellows and tinny clash of a college marching band?
    — Matt Piper, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tinny
Adjective
  • With a soprano voice that’s sharp but never shrill, O’Donovan can levitate a heartfelt melody over just about any kind of accompaniment.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • When Caleb Hammer, a thirty-one-year-old personal-finance YouTuber, gets particularly exasperated, his voice enters a shrill upper register.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of shrill
Adjective
  • There are two types of TBIs, penetrating and non-penetrating.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.
    — Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
Definition of penetrating
Adjective
  • Simply apply with a cotton swab or old toothbrush to remedy those sticky, squeaky hinges.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • These mechanics have seen everything, most commonly flat tires and squeaky brakes.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of squeaky
Adjective
  • In the late 1700s, British scientists ran bold experiments on thermoregulation, subjecting themselves (and a dog) to a piping hot room and observing that — unlike the steak and eggs accompanying them — their own bodies did not cook.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Pair it with your favorite leggings and sneakers and a piping hot pumpkin spice latte.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of piping
Adjective
  • Female eagles often repeat a solitary soft but high-pitched note.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Noise colors can be high-pitched (rapidly vibrating) sounds, low-pitched (slowly vibrating) sounds, or a combination.
    — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of high-pitched

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“Peeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeping. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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