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
Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
Here is a peek at how much rain has fallen in Orange County during the recent storm.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Related Articles King paired the gown with pointed pastel blue heels that peeked out from beneath the floor-length skirt.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Well, another peek behind the actor's studio, Ego loves warm food.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025
Here is a peek at how much rain has fallen in Orange County during the recent storm.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Some of the live arachnids on display are reclusive and tend to burrow under plants or webs, so keen-eyed visitors might catch only a glimpse of their fuzzy legs peeking out from a cozy corner.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Related Articles King paired the gown with pointed pastel blue heels that peeked out from beneath the floor-length skirt.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Fans also got a glimpse of the Royals’ new-look lineup as Jonathan India led off against Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi. India, who was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds this offseason, wasted no time in the box.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the Cactus League and Grapefruit League, players are shaking off the offseason rust, prospects are battling for roster spots, and fans are getting their first glimpse of what's to come.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During the encounter, the bride glanced over to the guests with a suspicious looks on their faces.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The man came into the bedroom, buttoning his jeans, and glanced quickly at his mother.—
Samanta Schweblin,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The royal’s first LFW look—a silky dressing-gown style dress by Bellville Sassoon—showed a bright twenty-something whose eyes lit up at clothing rails, according to her stylist Anna Harvey.—
Alice Newbold,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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His huge figure — heavy set and a towering 6-foot-3 — only accentuated the impact of his outlandish looks.—
Tom Faber,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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