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
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Police arrested a 49-year-old man accused of peeping on people, including two UC Riverside students.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recently seen on the runways of fashion houses like Prada and Balenciaga, the popular trend has been styled with everything from sleeveless dresses, blazers, and jackets to classic riding capes, peeping out of the sleeve slots as seen above.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The looming threat of a full shutdown hit the Smokies just in time for leaf-peeping season and fall break, a particularly busy period that helps local businesses survive through the winter.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Court documents report the indecent liberties charge is related to an incident in July 2023, and the secrete peeping charges are related to evidence from April 2025.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
While you’re holed up in your new lodgings, enjoy a blissful soak under the rainfall showerhead or take in the view from the glass wall in the bedroom that offers an unobscured view during leaf-peeping season and beyond.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Perfect for leaf-peeping weekends and airport runs, these clogs deliver comfort that doesn’t quit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Austin police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of stalking and peeping into windows in a series of incidents across the city, authorities said Monday.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Police arrested a 49-year-old man accused of peeping on people, including two UC Riverside students.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recently seen on the runways of fashion houses like Prada and Balenciaga, the popular trend has been styled with everything from sleeveless dresses, blazers, and jackets to classic riding capes, peeping out of the sleeve slots as seen above.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
The looming threat of a full shutdown hit the Smokies just in time for leaf-peeping season and fall break, a particularly busy period that helps local businesses survive through the winter.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Court documents report the indecent liberties charge is related to an incident in July 2023, and the secrete peeping charges are related to evidence from April 2025.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
While you’re holed up in your new lodgings, enjoy a blissful soak under the rainfall showerhead or take in the view from the glass wall in the bedroom that offers an unobscured view during leaf-peeping season and beyond.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
Perfect for leaf-peeping weekends and airport runs, these clogs deliver comfort that doesn’t quit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeping
Adjective
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These crossover country duds fit Cornfield well, especially on the title track, its undeniable chorus backed by Meek’s tinny drawl.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the sun set, news from Memphis broke into the music on his tinny radio.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The chaos is still an acceptable price to pay for Birney’s expertly offputting performance, a shrill mania that gets increasingly comic over time.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some cymbal hits came across as slightly shrill thanks to the high-mid emphasis.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Her part, like that of Alice in Barry’s previous opera, is enlivened by delightfully squeaky high notes in unexpected places.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The young woman known for a squeaky voice similar to Minnie Mouse left behind not only her weeks old son, but a large family with 15 siblings, many aunts and uncles, a father and stepfather and mother who many say was her best friend and constant companion.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So load up your family and grab a piping hot cup of hot cocoa.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Dec. 2025
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Churchill helps install water heaters, re-piping houses, etc., for Gregory J. Ostroski Heating and Plumbing in Billerica.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
17 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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Noise colors can be high-pitched (rapidly vibrating) sounds, low-pitched (slowly vibrating) sounds, or a combination.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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The sound is urgent, high-pitched, a little terrified, and completely communal — an anthem of permission.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Peeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeping. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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