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
Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Husband actress, 52, gave her followers another peek at her home renovation in an Instagram post on Monday, April 20.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The tech founders behind a San Francisco convenience store that is fully operated by an AI model say the shop offers a peek at what the future could look like.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Husband actress, 52, gave her followers another peek at her home renovation in an Instagram post on Monday, April 20.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Although the rooftop bar’s outdoor seating closes in colder months, don’t hesitate to ask your server about peeking outside to snap a picture or two before leaving.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Every single item fit easily into the bag’s zippered interior except for my laptop, which peeked out of the top.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Children ages 2–10 can explore a swine barn, garden, grain bin, and apple orchard while getting a hands-on glimpse into life on a working farm.—
Annika Trost,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The hungry yet uninitiated may enter the new 1986 Steak House, glance around and wonder whose likeness that is on the wall.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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With the Mets playing their infield in, Johnston's sharp grounder in the seventh glanced off second baseman Marcus Semien's glove for a two-run single.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at several of those picks.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the second and third rounds of the draft.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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