peer (at)

verb

Definition of peer (at)next
as in to glance (at)

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  1. glimpse
  2. inspect
  3. scan
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  • Other soldiers, friendlies and enemies alike, are glimpsed through trees or plumes of smoke.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Here are the peak dates to glimpse these dazzling celestial events, according to the American Meteor Society.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of glimpse
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  • Animals within that zone must be inspected and, if necessary, treated before being moved.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • City crews have also been clearing more than 31,000 catch basins and drainage systems and inspecting and reinforcing vulnerable hillsides and burn areas, including Pacific Palisades, Bass said in a statement.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspect
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  • Unusual states at edges The team examined its molecular assembly using a scanning tunneling microscope.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Peer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer%20%28at%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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