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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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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
Plus, its electronic display tracks your progress without making a peep, perfect for those Zoom calls. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024 For my clean beauty peeps, Merit is worth the hype. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
Born of a distant solar flare, Lux the Wise Owl peeps out from the Tree at the End of Time, ruby eyes blazing. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 To help you get started, peep our editors’ absolute favorite finds, including shockingly cheap bookshelves, cute washable rugs, and the Anthropologie mirror. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peep 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • The spacious accommodations have floor-to-ceiling windows that frame endless ocean views, while overwater villas feature glass floor panels in the living area that provide peeks at marine life swimming below.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Sánchez shared a peek at her celebrations with an Instagram post on Friday, Dec. 20 that featured snaps alongside her friends.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Jones was chirping his mom’s skating ability, reflecting on the bevy of Chicago Blackhawks babies that have been born this season and just generally soaking in the undeniably cool atmosphere of Wrigley Field on the eve of the Winter Classic.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The rookie seemingly chirps at a defender after every catch, which can seem like a bit much at times.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Creating digital pieces that resonate with your audience gives them a glimpse into your expertise.
    John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Britney Spears is giving fans another glimpse into her special Christmas with her son, Jayden James Federline.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, ostrich didn’t seem the most climate-friendly option (beans), the most ethical (beans again), or the tastiest (pork, in my personal opinion).
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • At first glance, the contests hold little mystery: Democrats have significant advantages in the State House district and one of the two State Senate districts that are up for grabs, while the other district in the upper chamber is all but certain to remain in Republican hands.
    Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Here’s a look at the terms of the cease-fire and its prospects for ending hostilities over the long term.
    Abby Sewell and Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Here’s a look at drought conditions across California: How much of California is in drought?
    Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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