1
as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position
claims to be related to an English peer
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2
as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a jury of one's peers
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as in to gaze
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank
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Recent Examples of peer
Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
On at least five campuses, students have also formed anti-AI groups, gathering with peers to advocate for slowing the technology’s unchecked development.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Basulto’s planes would typically fly a few miles apart over large quadrants of the Florida Straits, zigzagging over endless swaths of sea and peering down into the whitecaps for signs of life.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Organizations should facilitate structured peer networks of senior women who meet regularly to share challenges, strategies and support.
—Nakisha Dixon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
On at least five campuses, students have also formed anti-AI groups, gathering with peers to advocate for slowing the technology’s unchecked development.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Verb
Inside, the front desk is flanked by an animatronic dire wolf and a life-size acrylic woolly mammoth peering out from what appears to be a massive block of ice.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Basulto’s planes would typically fly a few miles apart over large quadrants of the Florida Straits, zigzagging over endless swaths of sea and peering down into the whitecaps for signs of life.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peer
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The sprawling Northamptonshire property was first granted to Norman nobleman Geoffrey of Mowbray following the 11th-century Norman Conquest, later passing to Isabel de Bruce—the grandmother of Scottish king Robert the Bruce—before eventually returning to the English crown in the 14th century.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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Two French soldiers carry the Infanta of Spain’s portrait to young Louis XIV, joined by Alejandro, a Spanish nobleman enthralled by science, colonization and the New World’s promises.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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That’s basically the equivalent of how much data Formula 1 moves every single race weekend.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Special shout-out to the writers’ room for giving us a high-tension cold open and then segueing immediately post-credits to the Titan equivalent of a family road trip where Mom and Dad are pedantic geniuses arguing over what route to take to the beach.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Fans move around the stands via a continuous concrete walkway, gazing up at the greenhouses, which are closed during the tournament.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The star, who was previously linked to Zach Braff, smiled at the camera while a smitten Cole gazed at her.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Soon, Colbert was joined by Jon Stewart to confront his denial about Late Show being over, which was followed by a heartfelt bit from the gentlemen of Strike Force Five including Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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On his Christmastime visit home, in Milwaukee, his mother, who thought military school might turn him into a dashing accomplished gentleman, saw the bruises and never sent him back to the school.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Raring to go, all the top military brass, including the agitated Eisenhower and his supercilious British counterpart General Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis), act as though the rational, needfully single-minded man of science has personally betrayed the mission.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Its counterpart is crystallized intelligence, which reflects the knowledge and skills that an individual accumulates throughout their lifetime.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Not that romance, here, means anything beyond hand-holding and giggling while awkwardly staring into each other’s eyes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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For the first time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Avs’ mortality was staring them in the face.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Prior to his time with King Philip, Vizakis coached at fellow Hockomock League schools such as Milford and Franklin.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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David John Chávez is a former chair of the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association, a 2020 O’Neill National Critics Institute fellow, and a two-time juror for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (2022-’23).—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The Luce’s quiet-luxury design will also please those browsing Ferrari’s new fashion stores to make a purchase and not just gawk at the prices.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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This seemingly reflexive action of whipping out their phones while gawking and filming isn’t a novel occurrence.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Peer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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