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

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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
Richie Grainge styled her jeans and T-shirt with an oversized black leather jacket and a rectangular bag, going with a bold footwear choice: a metallic gold peep toe mule from Bottega Veneta with a nearly 4-inch flared heel. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 Plus, its electronic display tracks your progress without making a peep, perfect for those Zoom calls. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Born of a distant solar flare, Lux the Wise Owl peeps out from the Tree at the End of Time, ruby eyes blazing. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 To help you get started, peep our editors’ absolute favorite finds, including shockingly cheap bookshelves, cute washable rugs, and the Anthropologie mirror. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peep 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Connor had previously given fans a peek into this trip on his Story earlier this month, sharing pics of himself golfing and hanging with some local wildlife.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Wendy Williams is opening up in her first live interview since a bombshell Lifetime documentary gave a peek into her life after her frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • If an alarm chirps, indicating that the battery is low, it should be replaced right away.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The digital cash registers, which Helen Schneider manages, chirped at the checkout lines up front.
    Keith Schneider, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Archaeologists in Pompeii have made a stunning new discovery: a private bathhouse that offers a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the city's elite before they were buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, ostrich didn’t seem the most climate-friendly option (beans), the most ethical (beans again), or the tastiest (pork, in my personal opinion).
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • At first glance, this glossy laptop looks like a stunner and is worth some hype going into 2025.
    Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The foodie who appreciates the look of food as much as the taste and those who appreciate the incredible organization and contrasts in the kitchen are the two that come to mind.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Each garment and accessory in the collection is designed to mix together to create a dynamic look with a timeless aesthetic, focusing on the fabrics and workmanship put into each item’s design and functionality.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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