peep 1 of 2

as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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peep

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verb

as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
This strenuous trail is a popular spot with sweeping views of L.A. and peeps of the Hollywood sign. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025 Not a peep from the current city council, nor reflections from local publications or posts from local historical societies. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
This park is best known for being in the center of Georgia’s leaf-peeping region, so fall is the prime time to visit. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 It can be applied to both the upper and lower lids, peeping the skin but avoiding the risk of exacerbating makeup’s creasing with each blink and smile. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Lopez shared a few selfies to Instagram on April 20, sending Easter wishes to her fans and followers and giving us a peek at her holiday look in the process.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Their live webcam also gives a peek into daily life in Brevard.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • With flowers blooming and birds chirping, war feels distant, although the closest front line is a short drive away.
    Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The clip follows with a series of shots filmed inside the cave – a world first – as chicks chirp for their moms and dads, and would-be parents wander around looking for love.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Megan, on the other hand, occasionally shares sweet glimpses of their life together.
    Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Plotting all those passes onto the pitch may look a little messy at first glance but the maps below help underline how Pedri’s positional flexibility, adapting his game to the defensive approach of each opposing team, allows Barcelona to keep moving forward.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • At first glance, the white track top looks like a standard issue track top.
    Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, the sheer, buildable coverage will reduce the look of imperfections.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Watch the trailer below and see more first look photos.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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