peep 1 of 2

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
His name is constantly in trade rumors, and not a peep or complaint out of this kid. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 The smart device senses and captures allergens and particles while destroying formaldehyde—all without making a peep. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
But teammates have peeped how Buzelis doesn’t hesitate to spend extra time studying. Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 Pandora is one of the hottest jewelry brands of the moment—just peep the constant lines outside of each of its mall stores. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Spoiler alert: Subscribers can take a peek at the answer key.
    Deb Amlen, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The actor, 66, and his wife Hilaria Baldwin, 41, appear in their new reality television show The Baldwins, which premieres Sunday, Feb. 23, and give a peek at what life is like for the famous family.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Birds chirp from the trees, there's the trickle of a distant stream, and the church bells from the next town echo across the hills.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Sirianni was seen chirping back at fans who were seated behind the bench as Philadelphia moved to 3-2 on the season.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • But fans finally got a glimpse at what’s coming next for the rapper on Thursday (Feb. 20).
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • When meeting with a team member, resist the urge to check emails or glance at your phone.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The remainder of the classical world appears, at first glance, relatively unaffected.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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