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 sign is crafted from solid wood and has a burlap string and bow, along with a rainbow marshmallow peep design. Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 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
Verb
Of course, not everyone will be comfortable with Google peeping into their emails and Drive content to mimic their writing style. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025 The brand’s offerings are playful yet powerful (peep its cult-fave blush duo) and have traces of Ta’s expertise baked into each and every product. Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • On Wednesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the host and O.G. American Idol winner recalled once getting a peek inside the Idol season 2 runner-ups fridge, and being shocked by the impeccable organizational scheme.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 June 2025
  • Duchess Meghan shares unseen family photos in Prince Harry wedding anniversary tribute In shots largely covering their faces, Meghan has shared a number of personal photos, allowing a glimpse into family life and peeks at Lilibet and Archie's stunning red hair.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Verb
  • The sound of sparrows chirping on a rainy morning is punctuated by the occasional crackle of tires rolling on wet pavement.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
  • This ranges from the everyday meowing and purring; to yowling to indicate distress; chattering when spotting prey outside of its reach; and chirping to communicate with kittens, according to PetMD.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The small screen became a mirror that your own family could gaze at, to catch a glimpse of another family, seated on their own sofa, in front of their own TV.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
  • In the buildup, there was a sense that this matchup represented the first of a new era for men’s tennis and, if this was indeed the first glimpse of a new age, then tennis fans are in for a rollercoaster of a decade.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • At first glance our findings might seem to contradict earlier studies that found that people with Urbach-Wiethe disease are actually more generous than others.
    Tobias Kalenscher, Scientific American, 13 June 2025
  • Rather than trying to match that film’s tender glances at the roads not traveled, Song has opted instead for a penetrating side eye at those who find market value in matters of the heart.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Bono is one of the most immediately recognizable rock stars on the planet, thanks to his signature look, which has included shades for decades, but he’s known almost entirely for his musical endeavors with his groupmates in U2.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Here, a look at the top five trends the company has identified for 2025.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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