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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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
Porter Square Books gave locals a peek at their new digs on Lesley University's campus.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Peden+munk, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Staff Pick: Coming soon to Earth’s orbit: a mini-moon
Earth peeks out from beyond the lunar surface.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The pop icon also gave fans a peek into her personal life, recounting the story of her fiancé Michael Polansky’s unexpected proposal.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
Porter Square Books gave locals a peek at their new digs on Lesley University's campus.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
Ollie seemed to get over his egg skepticism once he was allowed to peek behind the scenes.
—Peden+munk, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Staff Pick: Coming soon to Earth’s orbit: a mini-moon
Earth peeks out from beyond the lunar surface.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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