1
as in noblemen
a man of high birth or social position
claims to be related to an English peer
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2
as in counterparts
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a jury of one's peers
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as in stares
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 peers
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s concern among some Republicans that US soybean farmers, who compete with their Argentine peers to sell the crop to China, may be inadvertent victims of the rescue plan.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Jane Fonda, Steve Martin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Mandy Moore were among Keaton’s Hollywood peers and co-stars to remember the Oscar-winning actress following news of her death Saturday at the age of 79, while Keaton’s First Wives Club co-stars Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn also paid tribute.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Unlike many of her male peers, Takaichi doesn’t come from a political dynasty.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
One of its students, Khaled Alhammadi, led a session on content creation, guiding peers and young learners alike through creative ways to craft dynamic social media visuals using photography, video and editing techniques.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Kimmel’s peers, including Stephen Colbert, whose own CBS show was cancelled in similar fashion just a couple months ago, responded to the news with biting humor and clear solidarity.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.
—Mark Rayfield, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Ask for feedback from your supervisors, share credit with your peers, and highlight collaborators.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Jihan peers closer at these images, now sensing in some of them that her father seems preoccupied, as if already aware of the tragic fate that would befall him.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The man, clad in what appears to be several motion sickness patches behind his ears, peers out over the ocean as waves batter the vessel.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
On top, there’s a water tower dressed up to look like a 14th-century church tower, which peers over two matching penthouses.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
While many of her peers boycott the Harry Potter universe, Keira Knightley appears to have avoided the fiery discourse around the franchise.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
There’s concern among some Republicans that US soybean farmers, who compete with their Argentine peers to sell the crop to China, may be inadvertent victims of the rescue plan.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Jane Fonda, Steve Martin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Mandy Moore were among Keaton’s Hollywood peers and co-stars to remember the Oscar-winning actress following news of her death Saturday at the age of 79, while Keaton’s First Wives Club co-stars Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn also paid tribute.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2025
Unlike many of her male peers, Takaichi doesn’t come from a political dynasty.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
One of its students, Khaled Alhammadi, led a session on content creation, guiding peers and young learners alike through creative ways to craft dynamic social media visuals using photography, video and editing techniques.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Kimmel’s peers, including Stephen Colbert, whose own CBS show was cancelled in similar fashion just a couple months ago, responded to the news with biting humor and clear solidarity.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.
—Mark Rayfield, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Ask for feedback from your supervisors, share credit with your peers, and highlight collaborators.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 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
Jihan peers closer at these images, now sensing in some of them that her father seems preoccupied, as if already aware of the tragic fate that would befall him.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The man, clad in what appears to be several motion sickness patches behind his ears, peers out over the ocean as waves batter the vessel.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
On top, there’s a water tower dressed up to look like a 14th-century church tower, which peers over two matching penthouses.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peers
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The five elements still exempt from China’s controls are largely light rare earths, which are more abundant, easier to mine and refine, and less strategically constrained than their heavier counterparts.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Last year, 31 Chinese companies unveiled 36 humanoid models—but only eight by their American counterparts.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lit only by a halo-like light overhead, Wayans stares blankly at the screen, smoking a cigar — and breaking down in mournful tears.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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But establishing your lead funnyman as someone who just shuts up and stares blankly ahead isn’t a recipe for sustainable comedy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 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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The restaurant takes a tongue-in-cheek approach in both its decor—think massive chandeliers, portraits of flamingos dressed as gentlemen and women, and a stylish Art Deco atrium facing Las Vegas Boulevard—and its food and beverage offerings.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Elise Christopher oversaw the high school longitudinal studies at the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the Institute of Education Sciences, until she was laid off in March along with dozens of her colleagues.—
Carmela Guaglianone,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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As our colleagues at Bleacher Report wrote, ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers surged as speculation grew that James might actually be announcing the end of his playing career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lina gazes past the snow, into the darkness under the trees.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rosé gazes into the camera, her expression calm and professional.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Using employees – the number of people – rather than full-time equivalents makes these numbers difficult to compare directly with EPA’s budget proposals.—
Chris Sellers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lucid also promotes the vehicle with city and freeway MPGe equivalents of 114 and 109.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Programmers have to bring streaming apps into the mix to bring value to cable distribution partners.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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The military campaign appeased his far-right coalition partners, who called to expand Israel’s assault on Gaza and dreamed of fully re-occupying the territory.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Kind and generous fellows were no doubt among the British soldiers killed at Bunker Hill.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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While Farmiga is a great performer, the show is at its weakest during her scenes, which don't have the same depth of meaning and magnetism that Heizer and his fellows bring during the military drills.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Peers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peers. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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