peep 1 of 2

as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
This strenuous trail is a popular spot with sweeping views of L.A. and peeps of the Hollywood sign. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025 Not a peep from the current city council, nor reflections from local publications or posts from local historical societies. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Just peep our Crave Vesper review. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025 The sun's peeping out, and the budding journalists skedaddle outside, where their friends are just arriving. Lauren Migaki, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Lopez shared a few selfies to Instagram on April 20, sending Easter wishes to her fans and followers and giving us a peek at her holiday look in the process.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Their live webcam also gives a peek into daily life in Brevard.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • With flowers blooming and birds chirping, war feels distant, although the closest front line is a short drive away.
    Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The clip follows with a series of shots filmed inside the cave – a world first – as chicks chirp for their moms and dads, and would-be parents wander around looking for love.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The trailer also shows Wednesday reuniting with her spirited roommate Enid (Emma Myers) and shows glimpses of the rest of the Addams clan, including Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Nearby Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism’s most important pilgrimage sites, offers a powerful glimpse into Nepal’s spiritual life, while the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa is among the world’s largest and most revered for Tibetan Buddhists.
    Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, the one in downtown San Jose could have been a typical anti-Trump protest anywhere.
    Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Take a look at what’s next By Elizabeth Fazzare AD PRO’s Essential Guide to High Point Market Spring 2025 Traveling to the furniture industry’s largest North American trade show?
    David Nash, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
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    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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