as in glancing
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peeking
However, my favorite combo is baggy jeans and the pointed-toe flats peeking out from underneath.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
His outfit consisted of a pair of teal drawstring shorts teamed with Calvin Klein underwear, the red waistband peeking out.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Plus, the secure fit prevents light from peeking through on the sides.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Part detective and part forecaster, the best communicators will ride today’s wave while peeking over their shoulders to see how high the next one is.
—Bob Pearson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The footage began with an officer peeking inside a home, then yelling to his fellow officers that at least one of the suspects was on the roof.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Instead of petals shaped like a sweet white dog, Gulley got an array of flowers with creepy eyes peeking out; think less canine, more catastrophe.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Her head of blonde hair, meanwhile, blocked her dad’s face from view, with just his hat and brown locks peeking out from behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Not to be confused with all-white faux trees, a frosted tree still has greenery peeking through.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024
His outfit consisted of a pair of teal drawstring shorts teamed with Calvin Klein underwear, the red waistband peeking out.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Plus, the secure fit prevents light from peeking through on the sides.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Part detective and part forecaster, the best communicators will ride today’s wave while peeking over their shoulders to see how high the next one is.
—Bob Pearson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The footage began with an officer peeking inside a home, then yelling to his fellow officers that at least one of the suspects was on the roof.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Instead of petals shaped like a sweet white dog, Gulley got an array of flowers with creepy eyes peeking out; think less canine, more catastrophe.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Her head of blonde hair, meanwhile, blocked her dad’s face from view, with just his hat and brown locks peeking out from behind her.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Not to be confused with all-white faux trees, a frosted tree still has greenery peeking through.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Peeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeking. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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