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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
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 Warriors generated a slew of open looks, but were unable to capitalize on the opportunities that their ball movement created.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • No confirmation has been provided about whether such elements as Jessie Buckley’s expected best actress win indeed went into the decision to dress the five stars who wore Chanel, but there’s no denying that fashion labels look at several variables before agreeing to create custom looks.
    Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The teaser shows glimpses of all the major characters, including Bardem’s Fremen leader Stilgar and Taylor-Joy’s Alia Atreides, Paul loyal little sister, plus a first look at Pattinson as the movie’s antagonist, Scytale.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The transparent fabric revealed glimpses of Klum's chest and legs, and was embroidered with delicate paisley-like detailing.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The sleepy performance prompted glances among people in the gallery.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
  • 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

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“Peeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeps. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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