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Definition of peepsnext
plural of peep

peeps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of peep
as in chirps
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 peeps
Noun
Of note, for protein peeps, the very same burger is offered as The Naked Burger at Russell’s brunch. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Decade after decade, the modern Congress has allowed its authority to be eroded, with only tiny and largely ineffective peeps of protest. Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026 Vergara and her peeps pose in front of the massive floral wall mural, which replaced the black one (same artist, though — Canada’s Candice Kaye). Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 For the daring peeps, go on an adventure with your crew. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peeps
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeps
Noun
  • From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Most of Saturday will feature dry weather with clouds breaking for some peeks of sunshine, especially Baltimore City and points to the southwest.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.
    Alexis Benveniste, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But there's also Tanglin Village with its smaller boutiques, Dempsey Hill with its dining scene and antique shops, and the Peranakan shophouses tucked down side streets that offer glimpses of Singapore's history.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At Gwanghwamun and City Hall Station, people watching the same screen naturally became aware of one another and started exchanging reactions—glances, cheers, the small involuntary responses that turn a crowd into a social body.
    Yook JiHun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
  • After catching confused glances all through Venice, traversing neighborhoods and winding along Abbott Kinney, the group landed at the home of Matt Ricotta.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Peeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeps. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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