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 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 Not a peep from the current city council, nor reflections from local publications or posts from local historical societies. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
And over on Netflix, John Mulaney peeped at his neighbors through a telescope. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025 This duo offers great value and quality and are each other’s perfect match — peep the trolley strap on the back of the tote that easily slips onto the carry-on’s handle. Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • The data, assembled in a 3D reconstruction colored to delineate different brain circuitry, is open to scientists worldwide for additional research – and for the simply curious to take a peek.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Its original formula peeks in at the misbehavior of mostly white American characters set loose on vacation spots that allow for the display of modern-day colonialism — first Hawaii, then Italy, and now Thailand.
    Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Like new worlds where height flows in one direction only, as time does here on Earth, such that once traversed, that perch can’t be chirped upon again.
    Laura Kolbe, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025
  • This weekend is the first weekend of spring, and the birds are chirping.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The more candid posts on the page give Carti fans a glimpse into his personality and interests.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The channel offers fans an intimate glimpse into his life through a variety of content, including personal insights and challenges.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, offering free concessions might seem like a costly gamble for a non-Power Four athletic department generating around $45 million annually.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • At first glance this practice may not seem connected to the emergence of avian influenza.
    Ron Barrett, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Drinking more water really is key to glowing skin, an extra few hours of sleep does more… Accessorize Pearl Jam Pearls are back, as one look at the Paris runways will attest.
    Michael Odell, Air Mail, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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