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
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Recent Examples of peered
An investigation revealed the suspect had trespassed and peered into a home through a glass door.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Panayos peered through the viewfinder down the first-base line.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
His right eye peered into the viewfinder.
—David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Before the signing, another member of the Red Cross member briefly peered into one of the white vehicles.
—NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
At times, Lam peered around the corner of the open door before jumping back inside, seemingly hiding in the corner.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Martin Fry peered out over the crowd and jokingly summed up the scene.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
The truck continued to move, so the letter carrier peered around from the back of the truck, officials said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Lidia peered into the living room to get another look at the old woman.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Panayos peered through the viewfinder down the first-base line.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
His right eye peered into the viewfinder.
—David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Before the signing, another member of the Red Cross member briefly peered into one of the white vehicles.
—NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
At times, Lam peered around the corner of the open door before jumping back inside, seemingly hiding in the corner.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Martin Fry peered out over the crowd and jokingly summed up the scene.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
The truck continued to move, so the letter carrier peered around from the back of the truck, officials said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025
Lidia peered into the living room to get another look at the old woman.
—Samanta Schweblin, The New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peered
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The photographer was all ready not to miss anything — and just then the directrice of the salon walked over, stared right into the lens of the camera and drew the curtains.—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Moore stared deep, then threw to halfback Irvin Van Tassell for roughly 18 yards.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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After releasing the baseball, Luis Garcia gazed toward the first-base dugout.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The model could be seen holding up her bouquet as Westwick gazed lovingly at her.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Peered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peered. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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