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
Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Getting a peek inside this Wright creation can be tricky.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Emily Feng, NPR, 2 July 2025
Tattoos peeked out from under the cuffs and collar of his suit.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Afterward, the local and state representatives got their first peek at production inside the 4.7 million-square-foot facility.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Getting a peek inside this Wright creation can be tricky.
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Verb
In this picture, the late-afternoon sun was peeking through this grove of cypresses at just the right angle.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 2 July 2025
Tattoos peeked out from under the cuffs and collar of his suit.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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For many, stepping off that plane was their first glimpse into a different kind of reality for themselves as Africans.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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For a glimpse into Everglades City’s storied past, book a room at the The Rod & Gun Club a historic private club that’s now open the public as a hotel and resort.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Younger fans and those who only glance at the cover will not be able to pick up the subtle satirical message Carpenter is claiming to convey.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Troopers spotted damage that looked like a glancing impact from a projectile below the front passenger door window.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Here's a look at how hot it's expected to get and how to stay safe.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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