1
as in noblemen
a man of high birth or social position
claims to be related to an English peer
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2
as in counterparts
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a jury of one's peers
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as in stares
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank
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Recent Examples of peers
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Often, peers are thought of as friends.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, the success of this docuseries is making its creator consider a Season 2, which would take a deeper dive into the investigation of the Signorelli cold case and, at a request from Al and Mary Ann, could explore more fully the impact Jeff’s killing had on his peers.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
But the Georgia Trust and its peers see the preservation of Atlanta’s historic fabric as its own responsibility.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The American Immigration Council estimates that undocumented young people who get a college degree increase their earnings by 57% compared with peers who do not.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the intimate snapshot, Steinfeld, clad in a bump-baring striped shirt and sweat shorts, peers at Allen over her mug.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The Indian market has underperformed its Asian peers over the past year as global capital flows have favored AI plays in China and chipmakers in Korea and Taiwan.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Compared with peers like H&M or Zara, Petit said, the focus should be on who is reducing volume, improving durability and investing in end-of-life product management—not who has the best circular messaging.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
In this photo released by Precision Helicopters Ltd, Molly peers out of the door of a helicopter after her rescue from a waterfall on the Arahura River on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Unlike megacap peers Microsoft, Google and Amazon, Apple doesn’t have a cloud infrastructure business, and the company has been actively avoiding racking up massive capital expenditures commitments.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Hubble captures crisp, long-term visible-light views of Saturn's cloud bands and atmospheric changes, while the JWST peers deeper into the planet's atmosphere in infrared, revealing heat patterns and structures hidden beneath the upper cloud layers.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The living area frames views of the curving exterior staircase that once led to the home’s front entry, while the dining area peers onto a garden vista.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Cathy peers down at them through a hole in the floorboards.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
An existentialist peers into the abyss and feels a shiver of possibility, the freedom to be anything.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Often, peers are thought of as friends.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, the success of this docuseries is making its creator consider a Season 2, which would take a deeper dive into the investigation of the Signorelli cold case and, at a request from Al and Mary Ann, could explore more fully the impact Jeff’s killing had on his peers.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
But the Georgia Trust and its peers see the preservation of Atlanta’s historic fabric as its own responsibility.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The American Immigration Council estimates that undocumented young people who get a college degree increase their earnings by 57% compared with peers who do not.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the intimate snapshot, Steinfeld, clad in a bump-baring striped shirt and sweat shorts, peers at Allen over her mug.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The Indian market has underperformed its Asian peers over the past year as global capital flows have favored AI plays in China and chipmakers in Korea and Taiwan.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Compared with peers like H&M or Zara, Petit said, the focus should be on who is reducing volume, improving durability and investing in end-of-life product management—not who has the best circular messaging.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Churchill Suite peers over the Ministry of Defence (where Henry VIII’s wine cellar still lurks) and was the locus of military strategising.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
In this photo released by Precision Helicopters Ltd, Molly peers out of the door of a helicopter after her rescue from a waterfall on the Arahura River on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Unlike megacap peers Microsoft, Google and Amazon, Apple doesn’t have a cloud infrastructure business, and the company has been actively avoiding racking up massive capital expenditures commitments.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Hubble captures crisp, long-term visible-light views of Saturn's cloud bands and atmospheric changes, while the JWST peers deeper into the planet's atmosphere in infrared, revealing heat patterns and structures hidden beneath the upper cloud layers.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
The living area frames views of the curving exterior staircase that once led to the home’s front entry, while the dining area peers onto a garden vista.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Cathy peers down at them through a hole in the floorboards.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
An existentialist peers into the abyss and feels a shiver of possibility, the freedom to be anything.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peers
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In addition, while common soldiers were buried in mass graves, officers and noblemen were usually laid to rest in a church.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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The upper chamber of the British Parliament was composed of noblemen who inherited their seats for most of its history.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2026
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How Charlotte salaries compares to other NC cities Most of Charlotte’s top employees make more than their counterparts across the state.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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And make no mistake, the competition isn’t just on the field this year, as the Yankees are looking up at their counterparts at Citi Field who were just voted to have the best baseball stadium food in USA Today’s most recent Readers’ Choice Awards.—
Andy Clayton,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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People can be seen running along the top of the bus and sitting on the front bumper as the driver stares glumly ahead from inside windows tagged with graffiti.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Washington stares blankly at the ceiling, over and over.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mike Brown apologizes for his French, ladies and gentlemen — particularly the children watching the MSG Networks’ Knicks postgame broadcast at home — but OG Anunoby has only been named to an NBA All-Defensive Team once in his career.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Well, gentlemen, thank you both for lending us your expertise for this conversation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tuxedoed servers wear playing-card pins on their lapels; a slot machine in the entryway shaped like a life-size Doc Holliday gazes at diners with uncanny intensity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Short-term money market funds and cash equivalents can offer places to hide from the volatility.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Collective processes involve tiring negotiations, frequent conflicts, and disappointing compromises, both internally among the team and with external interlocutors and partners.—
Adam Szymczyk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The idea comes from men’s relationship coach and motivational speaker Alessandro Frosali, who compared some low-maintenance partners to, well, plastic bags in a viral video.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Peers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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