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peer (at)

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peer (at)
  1. glimpse
  2. inspect
  3. scan
Verb
  • There are cities where rats are glimpsed at night, furtively scurrying into a dark corner or among the train tracks.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For years, marshy land east of Fort Worth’s Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility was the prime destination in Tarrant County for bird watchers, offering a chance to glimpse a wide array of avian species from across North America.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimpse
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  • Industrial operators can deploy them to inspect narrow pipelines, ventilation shafts, sewers, and underground mines for structural flaws.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While social and environmental audits have become table stakes, brands do not usually go to these lengths to inspect their complex supply chains.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspect
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  • Daybreak saw the start of a foot search that spread 36 square miles (94 square kilometers), as drones scanned the dusty land.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • And as Matthew scanned the debris, suddenly, something caught her eye.
    — Samantha Watson, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of scan
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“Peer (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer%20%28at%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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