Synonyms of peered

peered

verb

past tense of peer

as in stared

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stared
• gazed
• gawked
• gaped
• glared
• goggled
• blinked
• gawped
• rubbernecked
• glowered
• watched
• leered
• gloated
• eyed
• fixated
• perused
• ogled
• studied
• regarded
• observed
• considered
• stared down
• pored (over)
• outfaced
• outstared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glanced
• peeked
• glimpsed
• scanned
• peeped
• dipped (into)
• winked (at)
• browsed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peered

Families peered out at us suspiciously from curtainless windows in ramshackle brick dwellings. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

The monastery-hermitage that the Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi lives in has peered over this endlessly entrancing Tyrrhenian view of sunsets and moonshine since the 13th century, which is priceless. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

As the train arrived in San Clemente, passengers peered through the train windows to take in the crashing waves, sandy shoreline and beachgoers relaxing underneath umbrellas. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Jack Harbaugh peered into their eyes and was a bit surprised by what was looking back at him. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Rooms in the back of the second and third floors had mahogany window frames that peered into the main space, allowing a foreman to supervise workers. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Dern's 7-year-old daughter peered her head over the barricade from her front row seat and shouted encouragement each time mom got close to her side of the cage. — CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Shortly after the telescope was invented in 1608, Galileo peered out into the solar system and saw the amazing ring system. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 July 2026

After police responded to the scene, Kim peered outside her window to see Elijah Bieniemy being led away in handcuffs Sunday evening. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026