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
ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Grassroots coalitions across California and nationwide are emerging in school districts, including in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Marcos, as parents grow increasingly alarmed that digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction with little oversight.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The living area frames views of the curving exterior staircase that once led to the home’s front entry, while the dining area peers onto a garden vista.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And that's driving more talent to top programs that can pay for it, whether in poaching the mid-major ranks or snagging a player from a peer league.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Grassroots coalitions across California and nationwide are emerging in school districts, including in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Marcos, as parents grow increasingly alarmed that digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction with little oversight.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wonyetye had been arrested just a few weeks prior on a misdemeanor charge of night prowling after he was caught peering through windows in Lake Worth, The Palm Beach Post reported in 1991.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
The living area frames views of the curving exterior staircase that once led to the home’s front entry, while the dining area peers onto a garden vista.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peer
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The upper chamber of the British Parliament was composed of noblemen who inherited their seats for most of its history.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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For most of its 700-year history, its membership was composed of noblemen — almost never women — who inherited their seats, alongside a smattering of bishops.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on films from Spain, Portugal and Latin America, and hosting the Spanish Screenings Content, Spain’s equivalent of France’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Those charges did not require a tie to any organization, and there is no domestic equivalent to the State Department’s list of foreign terrorist organizations.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Check out Wimberley Valley Winery and saddle up to the cherry-red vintage double-decker bus that now serves as a bar, or head to Limestone Terrace Vineyard to gaze out upon the vines from the hilltop deck.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Where the Rio Grande meets the sea, the rockets of SpaceX are launched; astronomers gaze skyward, hawkers shill their wares and environmentalists survey the damage.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The gentleman turned out to be a base commander of C-32, so Goins invited him up to share his story.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump has never appreciated multilateral alliances and organizations, preferring their bilateral counterparts instead.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rethinking anode design During testing, the prototype silicon-graphene anode retained over 98 percent of its capacity after more than 2,000 cycles at a current density of five amperes per gram (A g-1), with negligible decay compared to non-lithiated counterparts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Not a passive one staring at a monitor in another state, but an active presence — someone who notices the unlocked window, who hears the footstep on the porch, who understands that an elder’s sudden confusion might signal a urinary tract infection.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Spread your arms on the pad and just stare into space.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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While this is a luxury resort, expect your fellow guests to be dressed in snowpants and ski boots more often than not—don’t be shy to waltz through the lobby in your long johns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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After Ejae, songwriter and singing voice of Rumi, finished her thoughts, fellow winner Yu Han Lee took the microphone, only for the music to begin playing.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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The batting cages, as both workplace and fan engagement tool, are located near that front entrance to the stadium and, with a door that rolls up much like your garage door might, are open for fans to gawk while players are getting their pre-game work in.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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What to see today Walk or drive to gawk at the 20th-century gems like the Miller House and Garden, which blends history, nature and modern aesthetics.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Peer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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