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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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
The #MeToo movement, which has been given short shrift at festivals past — there was not a peep from the festival when Johnny Depp, who had faced accusations of domestic violence, walked the red carpet in 2023 for the opening night film Jeanne du Barry — is front and center in Cannes this year. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025 And while he’s only missed one game, there hasn’t been a peep from Leafs head coach Craig Berube to suggest Kämpf’s absence will be short-term. Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
Jeff is a bit of a voyeur or peeping Tom, though not in a perverted way. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Of course, Yamagata is a long way to go just to peep some jellyfish, so combine a visit with the misty temples of nearby Dewa Sanzan, three mountains sacred to the ascetics of the esoteric Shugendo religion. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
  • The stories shared were sweet and moving, giving diners a peek into the lives of the folks who make Localis possible.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Birds chirped and traffic appeared normal — apart from the bustle at the local fire department in the center of town — as responders continued to manage the remains of the fireworks facility that exploded barely a mile away, just a few days before.
    Jake Goodrick July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
  • Fever, Sun and some spicy beef Caitlin Clark, darling of the WNBA, is not afraid of chirping back.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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  • Under tonight's starry shroud, couples embrace, heads tilting toward the sky and children skip from telescope to telescope to catch a glimpse of the celestial show.
    Carlos Morales, NPR, 1 July 2025
  • Over the years, the parade has drawn thousands of attendees who line up on the downtown streets to catch a glimpse of the show.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, the 4.92 runs per game the Red Sox have scored places them along the MLB elite, ranking sixth overall.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • But how were celebrities convinced by a venture that, at first glance, perhaps looked more like a tech experiment than a sports franchise?
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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  • For an increasing number of companies, reasoning models (AI that thinks through problems rather than just following commands) are making traditional prospecting look as outdated as a Rolodex.
    Aditya Lahiri, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Here's a deeper look at Hughesnet's satellite home internet plans.
    Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 July 2025

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

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