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
Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Achievement gaps persist The scores show the state’s achievement gaps in math and literacy remain, with students of color and students from lower-income families continuing to fare worse than their White and higher-income peers.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Others peer down into their phones, hoping for an answer from various bird identification apps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Carlos Williams, James Lawson High The marching band drum major was nominated for consistently demonstrating strong leadership, discipline, and a positive attitude that inspires his peers.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Achievement gaps persist The scores show the state’s achievement gaps in math and literacy remain, with students of color and students from lower-income families continuing to fare worse than their White and higher-income peers.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Too many names to list have graced its outdoor stage, which peers up at a wide bowl between the towering formations of Ship Rock and Creation Rock, offering ideal natural acoustics and stunning vistas.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Others peer down into their phones, hoping for an answer from various bird identification apps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peer
Noun
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This undead, blood-sucking Transylvanian nobleman was the creation of the Anglo-Irish author Bram Stoker.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Sep. 2025
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Giselle, one of the oldest story ballets, has two parts: In the First Act, Giselle, a young peasant girl is seduced by Albrecht, a nobleman in disguise.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Construction in the section of Jackson Park, often described as Chicago’s equivalent of Central Park, has been slow.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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But no amount of finessing the Beetle—the automotive equivalent of a Birkenstock sandal—would turn VW’s ugly duckling into a swan.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rosé gazes into the camera, her expression calm and professional.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Who among us has not gazed at the stars and marveled at how our eyes are absorbing light that traveled thousands of years to reach us?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mid-Century Modern follows three gay gentlemen of a certain age (Lane, Bomer, Graham) who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the wealthiest one lives with his mother (Lavin).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Matisse dressed the part of a British gentleman and gazed at his conversation partners with a serenity that bordered on a trance.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While black women were more likely to die from any kind of breast cancer, for certain types of breast cancer black women had up to a 50% higher risk of dying than their white counterparts.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Polis has sought to avoid public fights with the federal government over immigration, unlike his more publicly defiant counterparts in Illinois and California.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When Mahomes stares into the secondary, he’s greeted with congestion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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The other two cats were shown sitting on the top of a toilet, staring at the fresh water in the sink, as if waiting patiently for their go.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Culture Project and a visiting fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, responded to the post with a single sentence on Shakur’s history.—
Rachel Wolf , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The move, which was announced at the end of June, fell apart weeks ago after fellow Denver travel company Exclusive Resorts submitted an offer to acquire Inspirato earlier this month.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While there's plenty to gawk at on-screen, the movie's greatest legacy might be its ridiculously quotable dialogue.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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But, as anthropologist and archaeologist Cyler Conrad writes, one perk was an abundance of exotic animals to gawk at or even keep as pets.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Peer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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