as in to glance
to take a quick or hasty look
peek out the window and see if it's raining
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Recent Examples of peek
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Before cleaning your floors, take a peek at the baseboards.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The trick to not having this look appear flat and dull is to allow some natural dimension to peek through.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
As the project now nears completion as a collection of six loft-style condominiums, the firm has shared a peek inside the building’s first finished residence, a 3,000-square-foot unit on the second floor.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Before cleaning your floors, take a peek at the baseboards.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Guests can peek in throughout the day to see what’s coming out of the oven.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The trick to not having this look appear flat and dull is to allow some natural dimension to peek through.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peek
Noun
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The modern industrial design is immediately distinctive, and here, offers a glimpse of the chronograph works underneath the dial.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stanley also shares glimpses into his life with his wife and their family on social media.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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DeLorenzo had all the nervous charm of Chalamet on the red carpet — glancing away, laughing a little.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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Some passengers read quietly in corners, stopping to glance up at the snow sparkling on Mount Nevado Verónica, while others side-eyed a Brazilian influencer perfecting her pout for the camera.Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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This edgy look works great for someone who wants to make their face look a bit more angular, Simmonds says, as its shorter length adds width and balance to long or oval-shaped faces.Sam Escobar, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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All things considered, the series offers a compassionate look at those who deal with mental health issues and encourages those who are troubled to seek help.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Peek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peek. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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