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
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Twice a year, the arts nonprofit Big Medium coordinates studio tours, offering a peek behind the creative curtains of nearly 500 local artists and makers.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
In the first image from November 2022, the underwater mud volcano is solidly beneath sea level, with no discernable land peeking out from the water.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Here's your new and exclusive peek at 15 upcoming streaming movies to put on your watch list this year:
Join our Watch Party!
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Twice a year, the arts nonprofit Big Medium coordinates studio tours, offering a peek behind the creative curtains of nearly 500 local artists and makers.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Visitors peek in and feel almost indiscrete—they are now involved in an exhibitionist display.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
In the first image from November 2022, the underwater mud volcano is solidly beneath sea level, with no discernable land peeking out from the water.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Journalists, fans and onlookers clamored for a glimpse of the de-facto leader of the Proud Boys.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The find provides a glimpse into a time nearly 1,000 years ago that served as a key turning point in British history.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The ball glanced off Hohn and out of bounds, giving UCSD possession.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Many automakers are also exploring next-generation heads-up display technology, which puts vital information on a plane in alignment with the road ahead, keeping eyes forward rather than having to glance at a screen.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here's a look at the celebrations in Philadelphia after Super Bowl 59.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Here's a closer look at what the department does and doesn't do: 🎓 The federal government contributes a small fraction of schools' overall funding.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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