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
Just peep our Crave Vesper review. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025 The sun's peeping out, and the budding journalists skedaddle outside, where their friends are just arriving. Lauren Migaki, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025 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 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
  • The more candid posts on the page give Carti fans a glimpse into his personality and interests.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • At first glance, the one in downtown San José could have been a typical anti-Trump protest anywhere.
    Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • At first glance, the one in downtown San Jose could have been a typical anti-Trump protest anywhere.
    Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Momoa completed the look with a slightly unbuttoned white dress shirt and accessorized with sunglasses.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Not everyone is confirmed to attend the Riviera shindig, but here’s a look at some of the possibilities.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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