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Definition of peepnext
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
Of note, for protein peeps, the very same burger is offered as The Naked Burger at Russell’s brunch. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Then, in the fall, a trip to New England to leaf-peep and introduce a friend to my childhood home and East Coast family led me to a new adaptation. Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Imagine waking up early, eager to peep dazzling carpets of brilliant orange flowers at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Austin police have arrested a 59-year-old man accused of stalking and peeping into windows in a series of incidents across the city, authorities said Monday. Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
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Noun
  • Anyone who dares to peek at outdoor sauna prices on Amazon might be surprised to find that many high-end models are listed for under $10,000.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • To celebrate, his daughter Lorraine Nicholson shared a tribute on Instagram stories, dazzling fans with a throwback photo and a peek into her father’s life now.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Swallows chirping from a newspaper nest above a doorway.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The sound of cars has disappeared in the wealthy El Vedado neighborhood, where the soundscape of chirping birds has reemerged.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • At first glance, this appears to be a standard coffee table with a sleek, mid-century modern design.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Henson, who does a lot with a character that doesn’t monopolize the spotlight, touches little Zonia’s hair or steals a subtle glance at her now and then.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Here’s a look at several of those picks.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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