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as in chirping
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 peeping
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
However, the Midwest might still have a last-ditch chance of stealing the spotlight from popular leaf-peeping destinations such as New England and the Rocky Mountains if enough rainfall returns moisture to the soil over the next few weeks.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Meteorologists suggest that those planning leaf-peeping trips avoid areas that have recently received too much rain or have experienced early frost, which can make colors duller or hasten drops.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
October is here and so are these great points and miles deals, and the latest in credit card perks—all of which come in handy for leaf-peeping trips, spooky getaways for Halloween, and last-minute journeys to chase some autumn sun.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
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This is normally the start of leaf-peeping season in the mountains, but the region is currently focused on rescue and recovery instead.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
However, the Midwest might still have a last-ditch chance of stealing the spotlight from popular leaf-peeping destinations such as New England and the Rocky Mountains if enough rainfall returns moisture to the soil over the next few weeks.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
Meteorologists suggest that those planning leaf-peeping trips avoid areas that have recently received too much rain or have experienced early frost, which can make colors duller or hasten drops.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
October is here and so are these great points and miles deals, and the latest in credit card perks—all of which come in handy for leaf-peeping trips, spooky getaways for Halloween, and last-minute journeys to chase some autumn sun.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeping
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Those efforts nonetheless take up many hours of screen time, and are padded out by even thinner material like Willis’ friend Fatty (Ronny Chieng) accidentally drawing crowds to Golden Palace by being overly rude to white patrons — a one-note joke sustained for too many beats.Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Rule 2: Modulate your own expectations, too Setting personal boundaries about budget and how many people to buy for can help gift-givers avoid stretching themselves too thin.Melinda Fakuade, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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The highs were brighter and crisper, but never tinny or sharp; mid-range tones were rich and full, with noticeable heft compared to cheaper headphones that often leave mids sounding watered down.Tim Chan, Variety, 7 Aug. 2024
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The tinny roar of the crowd and thick cigar smoke siphoned down the brick corridor.Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022
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The frequency range of the FT1 is wide, but the treble never sounds shrill and the bass never booms or imposes on the mids.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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The shrill blast of the whistle signaled their departure, and the locomotive strained to pull away from the station, making the carriage jolt.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Since the war began in Gaza, more than six months ago, the Israeli magazine +972 has published some of the most penetrating reporting on the Israel Defense Forces’ conduct.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2024
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These frogs live along fast-flowing streams in mountainous areas of Madagascar, and with such loud background noise, their calls may be especially high-pitched to be heard by other frogs over the sound of the water, according to Scherz.Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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When Stutz spoke again, his voice was weak and high-pitched, all the vitality drained out of it.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 30 July 2024
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Bass and treble tone controls are a new feature that’s been added to the 9000Q’s menu system.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Augsburg are not a Bundesliga big beast so, most likely, this latest treble — two penalties and a late, scruffy third — will not draw much attention on its own.Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Peeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeping. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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