as in glances
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peeks
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Ventura frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, sharing peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations, per her Instagram.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Expect a mostly cloudy sky, with a few peeks of sunshine on Saturday.
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Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Besides, industry gossip, behind-the-curtain peeks and pure, uncut schadenfreude can move a lot of books.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
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Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
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Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Those in the market for a multi-million dollar home in Dallas are getting their first peeks at Knox Villas in Dallas’ Knox-Henderson neighborhood.
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Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
But on Knicks nights, especially during a playoff run that included an historic 13-game win streak, the old New York still peeks through.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
At some point, Silva peeks into the bushes and orders Garcia several times to come out with his hands up and to stop touching his bags.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
The low-growing purple pasque, South Dakota’s state flower, first peeks through the soil in early March.
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Forget the ordinariness of my face, the tip of the scar that peeks out of my sleeve.
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Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
The streamer confirmed the news in a social post, which flashed peeks of a photo shoot with the show’s four leads.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Ventura frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, sharing peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations, per her Instagram.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Expect a mostly cloudy sky, with a few peeks of sunshine on Saturday.
—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Besides, industry gossip, behind-the-curtain peeks and pure, uncut schadenfreude can move a lot of books.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
—
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.
—
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
Those in the market for a multi-million dollar home in Dallas are getting their first peeks at Knox Villas in Dallas’ Knox-Henderson neighborhood.
—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The coverage is just enough to mask minor discoloration and minimize the look of blemishes, but unlike traditional foundation, your real skin peeks through.
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Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
In photos from the spread by photographer Rafael Pavarotti shared on Instagram, Madonna rocks a pale pink corset over a white leotard that peeks out the bottom and top.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
But on Knicks nights, especially during a playoff run that included an historic 13-game win streak, the old New York still peeks through.
—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
At some point, Silva peeks into the bushes and orders Garcia several times to come out with his hands up and to stop touching his bags.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.
—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
The low-growing purple pasque, South Dakota’s state flower, first peeks through the soil in early March.
—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Forget the ordinariness of my face, the tip of the scar that peeks out of my sleeve.
—
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeks
Noun
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Additionally, tents and canopies will be set up to prevent the public from catching glimpses of arrivals and departures, the sources explained.
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The upcoming trailer is expected to be story-heavy, focusing on protagonists Lucia and Jason, offering glimpses of the HUD, voiced scenes, and new locations.
Verb
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Yoon’s wife slips a cigarette between her lips, then glances at my wife.
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Nail trends—and cursory glances at the ladies in the salon chairs beside us—have shown butter nails are here to stay.
Noun
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The couple wore custom looks by Christian Dior Haute Couture, along with Christian Louboutin shoes.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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