as in to glance
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peek
Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Fraser opens the door again for Jess to have a peek, and Jess snaps a photo, which is a weird thing to do.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
At once introspective and raucous, the stellar character study Jay Kelly peeks at Hollywood narcissism with curiosity rather than judgment.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Female-identifying guests can ask for a peek, too; just find a security guard to escort you in.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Fraser opens the door again for Jess to have a peek, and Jess snaps a photo, which is a weird thing to do.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Location Nestled on Turkey’s stunning Mediterranean coast, Belek is a glittering jewel of Antalya’s coastline—where turquoise waters caress pristine beaches and ancient Roman ruins peek through pine forests.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
At once introspective and raucous, the stellar character study Jay Kelly peeks at Hollywood narcissism with curiosity rather than judgment.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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This night owl behavior helps explain why park officials didn’t catch a glimpse of the new joey for until now.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Minutes from the last policy meeting are due in the afternoon, and investors will get a glimpse into how the discussion over keeping rates unchanged went and what could flip some members towards a rate cut next month.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Joe was about to approach, glanced at Shari, paused.—
Stayton Bonner,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer glanced from the dugout to the visitors’ side Monday morning, where the Milwaukee Brewers were doing light pregame work.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The series offered a look at the day-to-day life of a municipal court, and Caprio, 88, charmed viewers over its two-decade run on local and national television by applying the law with empathy and humor.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Newcomer Nathaniel Lowe will get looks at first base down the stretch: The Yankees are also in an AL wild-card spot, as both sides of the matchup trail the rolling Toronto Blue Jays.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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