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noun

Definition of peeknext
as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly took a peek at her Christmas gift hidden in the closet

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verb

ˈpēk How to pronounce peek (audio)
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
Noun
What was left on the cutting room floor, though, was an emotional peek at the backstory of her BFF horse Bullseye. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Semi-transparent, a screen door is an invitation, allowing a peek inside. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
Add a nude base underneath that peeks out for even more contrast. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026 In southwest suburban Bridgeview, Southfield Drive off Harlem Avenue was so inundated that the only sign that a street was under the water was a fire hydrant peeking out. — Albert Ramon, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peek
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
  1. glimpse
  2. glance
  3. look
Noun
  • But the Jets at least got a glimpse of the potential — and a unit that can be even scarier when Hall and Sadiq are healthy.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • People got a glimpse of everyday life, but also the connection between life and death.
    — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Verb
  • Mangione entered the room from a holding area wearing a gray suit and glanced around before taking his seat next to his attorneys, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Marc Agnifilo and Jacob Kaplan.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Even her supporters glance askance at one another during her rambling entreaties.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • In keeping with its museum neighbour, the hotel is filled with fascinating trinkets and artsy details that reward a closer look.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mrtka has the look of an NHL defenseman, as there aren’t many 6-6 defenders who can skate and handle the puck well.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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