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
There's also, as previously noted, no chance the biggest free agent in baseball could have signed days ago without a peep from the aforementioned big dogs in MLB journalism. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 Places like Boulder, Colorado and Austin, Texas, were among the hotspots, where at least a quarter of peeps were putting in hours from their pads. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, wore a white suit with a lacy corset bra noticeably peeping out from underneath her jacket, a racy touch that clashed with the solemnity of the event. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025 But teammates have peeped how Buzelis doesn’t hesitate to spend extra time studying. Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • The footage showed quick peeks at Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet helping out in the kitchen.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Office star Kate Flannery brought St. Patrick's Day cheer to The Jennifer Hudson Show… along with a little peek inside her love life.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Later in the period, Andersson chirped Shesterkin, who signed an eight-year, $11.5 million average annual value contract earlier this year.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This is part of the reason why more and more owners and executives are starting to chirp about an MLB salary cap when the league’s collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, 2026.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • What began as a straightforward concept quickly became a revealing glimpse into the future of work, talent, and innovation.
    John Winsor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The awards show also gives fans a glimpse at what to expect the most popular music will be in 2025.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • While the current valuation might seem steep at first glance, projected sales growth averaging approximately 25% annually over the next three years, coupled with potentially much stronger earnings growth, suggests the premium may be justified by the company’s improving financial outlook.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Ron Levey notes that while, at first glance, sharing meals might seem a bit niche, the report has found that people who eat frequently with each other are a lot happier.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • To celebrate the show's 20th anniversary, here's a look at the stars all grown up and in love Comments It's been two decades since Dylan and Cole Sprouse started wreaking havoc in the halls of the Tipton Hotel on the Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The special, which will feature live performances, stories about the duo’s longtime friendship and a look at their new joint album, will be broadcast on the CBS network and will stream on Paramount+.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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