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
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
But inside that demo is the big idea behind this browser, and a peek at why everyone’s so interested in connecting AI to the open web.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
People Are DIYing Affordable Dupes of the Pottery Barn Gingerbread Village Houses
14 of 17
Ornament-a-Day DIY Advent Calendar
No need to peek and see what tomorrow holds.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Upcoming Purslane pop-up will give a peek at the restaurant’s menu
Kastman has been operating Purslane as a series of pop-ups across the state since July.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
But inside that demo is the big idea behind this browser, and a peek at why everyone’s so interested in connecting AI to the open web.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
But on other days his youth peeked out from beneath the wrinkles.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
People Are DIYing Affordable Dupes of the Pottery Barn Gingerbread Village Houses
14 of 17
Ornament-a-Day DIY Advent Calendar
No need to peek and see what tomorrow holds.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, meanwhile, incorporated six images from the last 12 months into their card—offering a glimpse of their family life in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some scientists speculate that these objects may be the remnants of previous binary star mergers, suggesting that D9 could offer a glimpse into their origin.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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After glancing at the train schedule, the three Northern Ireland residents raided a Pret a Manger, conferring with each other in Irish.Robert Sullivan, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Wells glances up at the blackboard menu and orders some tacos with corn tortillas.Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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Here's a look at what comes next: Will Trump take office as a felon?Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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