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
David Jeans, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Lundstrom offered a peek into their lives in a birthday tribute for her partner in June 2024, including a video of them doing everything from traveling to attending events together.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The good news is light does appear to be peeking around the corner.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In October, America got a peek at what a worst case scenario might look like when China sanctioned military contractor Skydio, cutting off the battery supply for America’s largest small drone maker, which has raised more than $850 million from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Accel.
—David Jeans, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Lundstrom offered a peek into their lives in a birthday tribute for her partner in June 2024, including a video of them doing everything from traveling to attending events together.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Sunday's skies were mostly cloudy with highs near 60F and the sun was peeking through — so the threat of spring showers kept no one away.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The good news is light does appear to be peeking around the corner.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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The trailer also shows Wednesday reuniting with her spirited roommate Enid (Emma Myers) and shows glimpses of the rest of the Addams clan, including Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nearby Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism’s most important pilgrimage sites, offers a powerful glimpse into Nepal’s spiritual life, while the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa is among the world’s largest and most revered for Tibetan Buddhists.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Early in the second half, Andrew Privett rose at the near post and flicked home a glancing header off another penalty — a deft finish, his first career MLS goal, and a moment that sealed the result for good.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Out came a young man, who, glancing at my sketchbook, sat down next to me and asked the lady for a bottle of water.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here's a closer look at the ways various industries contributed to Trump's inauguration and how those businesses are faring three months into his administration.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Annika Kim Constantino,Leslie Josephs,Ari Levy,Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,Hugh Son,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the sheer, buildable coverage will reduce the look of imperfections.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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