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as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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peep

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verb

as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
Lindsay Lohan revived the most controversial peep toe shoes ever seen on Gossip Girl ahead of an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Michel Mejía, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2025 Sources at Imax, Universal and other circuits are mum about this, as if Matt Damon’s Odysseus character will slay them for making a peep. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Verb
Once again, peep the 2025 preview for the four major agencies. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 On the plus side, peep the hidden waistband pocket that's big enough for a card or a key and won't impede movement. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Here, Bob Mitchell, grandson of the founders and co-chief executive officer of the chain with his brother Russell, gives an inside peek of the company’s secrets to success.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Eventually — in the middle of trying to get a boot for a broken foot — Meriwether did sneak a peek at her messages and learned of the nine nominations the show garnered, including outstanding writing, and acting nods for Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate and Rob Delaney.
    Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Other than a slight 20-30% chance of rain along the lakefront Aug. 20, the sun will be shining and the birds chirping.
    Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • After all, the best elements of garden life can be enjoyed in a space the size of a shoe box: a whiff of lilac, a trellis along the wall, sunbeams shining your comfy lounge chair as the birds chirp….
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The Hidden Costs To Teams At first glance, upward performers can look like high achievers.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The History of Interactive Toys At first glance, the idea of a toy that truly listens—one that remembers a child’s favorite story, asks thoughtful questions, and offers gentle encouragement—feels like a good thing.
    Marc Fernandez, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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