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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of peeps
Noun
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
  • Those in the market for a multi-million dollar home in Dallas are getting their first peeks at Knox Villas in Dallas’ Knox-Henderson neighborhood.
    Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The hotel lies at the bottom of the Colombier area of the island where the grandest houses have been snapped up by the world’s wealthiest people, trying to get tantalizing peeks of them through the palms is a fun game.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While posing in several bold color block looks, including a cobalt blue Tom Ford dress with a subtle side cutout and a plunging Kelly green leather jacket from Loewe, Lohan dialed up the sparkle.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Alongside Talley’s looks, the exhibition will include a showcase of eight evening gowns worn by famous friends, among them Renee Zellweger, Anne Hathaway, Anna Wintour and Lauren Santo Domingo.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The teaser trailer shows Corrin as Jane Austen’s beloved protagonist sitting atop her house in the early 19th century, and glimpses of the brooding Darcy from behind a doorway and riding his horse.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Less is known about the nurseries of today’s youngest royals, although rare glimpses show neutral colors and classic designs are the norm.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Inner lives and relationships are exposed through sideways glances, simmering moments of silence, and dialogue that cuts in multiple directions, revealing shifting tectonic plates of alliances and relationships.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
  • His mom and dad exchanged glances.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026

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

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