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Definition of peepsnext
plural of peep

peeps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of peep
as in chirps
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 peeps
Noun
Of note, for protein peeps, the very same burger is offered as The Naked Burger at Russell’s brunch. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Decade after decade, the modern Congress has allowed its authority to be eroded, with only tiny and largely ineffective peeps of protest. Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026 Vergara and her peeps pose in front of the massive floral wall mural, which replaced the black one (same artist, though — Canada’s Candice Kaye). Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 For the daring peeps, go on an adventure with your crew. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peeps
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeps
Noun
  • From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Most of Saturday will feature dry weather with clouds breaking for some peeks of sunshine, especially Baltimore City and points to the southwest.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.
    Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Mission specialist Christina Koch said her biggest highlight was catching her first glimpses of Earth after passing around the moon, a moment that came after a communications blackout.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Though the series offers glimpses of the palatial houses and parties of the elite, something horrific is always just within frame.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some with furtive glances, some outright staring.
    Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
  • McInerney fans may take a few sniffs opening weekend, and Fox fans may hole up for a couple weeks of curious glances, but Bright Lights boxoffice prospects seem mighty dim.
    Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Peeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeps. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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