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
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The material allows for a sexy peek-a-boo effect, revealing the foot thanks to its sheer properties.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
But by about an hour before, the sun had started peeking through.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Therapy at the Club promises a peek under the stall door, a glimpse into the hidden photos folder.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
The material allows for a sexy peek-a-boo effect, revealing the foot thanks to its sheer properties.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Verb
This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through.
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Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
But by about an hour before, the sun had started peeking through.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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The playful exchange is the latest glimpse into the couple's famously candid relationship.
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Fans crowded along barricades hoping to see a glimpse of the stars.
Verb
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Argentina finally re-took the lead for good in the 111th minute when Cristian Romero hit a glancing header that deflected off the arm of Cape Verde defender Diney Borges for an own goal.
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Yet again, a corner helped put Argentina ahead, Cristian Romero glancing it in via a deflection from Diney.
Noun
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To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
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For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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