as in to glance
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peek
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Below, a peek at the fascinating history of Halloween, from its pagan beginnings until today.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
For pet parents with guinea pigs looking for an excuse to dress up, peek at PEOPLE's favorite Halloween costumes for guinea pigs below.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Try to sneak a peek at Camp Pendleton’s natural beauty and military installations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Below, a peek at the fascinating history of Halloween, from its pagan beginnings until today.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
Netflix launched its own Top 10 ranking in 2020 and also publishes it online so users can peek at what other people around the world are watching.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
For pet parents with guinea pigs looking for an excuse to dress up, peek at PEOPLE's favorite Halloween costumes for guinea pigs below.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Instead of offering viewers a glimpse of the big reveal in each episode, we get walloped with a U-turn over the course of two or three episodes.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The presentation offers a glimpse at how SpaceX views the long-term future of Starlink.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Treinen quickly received the ball, and never even glanced toward the dugout.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Coy Phillips, the office’s chief deputy, glanced at the storm’s path, then drove around the county, checking on elderly residents or ferrying water and food to the shelter set up at the local high school.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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