1
as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position
claims to be related to an English peer
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2
as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a jury of one's peers
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as in to gaze
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank
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Recent Examples of peer
Elizabeth Hinton, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
That surely must be difficult for Mascherano, 40, who is their peer and coaching his first professional team in a new country.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope has peered into the atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon Titan, capturing the first evidence of cloud formation in this moon's northern hemisphere.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Maurice transformed himself during his 25 years in prison, providing care and mentorship to his peers and ultimately earning an associate’s degree through the Yale Prison Education Initiative.
—Elizabeth Hinton, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
That surely must be difficult for Mascherano, 40, who is their peer and coaching his first professional team in a new country.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Verb
Halperin tells the story with an immersive narrative voice reminiscent of Tracy Kidder, allowing the reader to peer over the shoulder of people trying to fight the good fight in near-impossible conditions.
—Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope has peered into the atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon Titan, capturing the first evidence of cloud formation in this moon's northern hemisphere.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peer
Noun
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Her new home is a castle, and these new surroundings stoke her delirious fantasies of marrying local nobleman Prince Julian (Isac Calmroth), poet and heartthrob.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The play focuses on the relationship between King Edward II of England and Piers Gaveston, and Edward's murder on the orders of English nobleman Roger Mortimer.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During a family wedding in Delhi, Kher noticed her standing alone, gazing into the distance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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One photo shows Maslow on one knee, gazing into his future wife's eyes.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Hackett London’s window design was transformed into a living sculpture of a gentleman’s necktie.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The Wolves controlled both their first-round series against the Lakers and their second-round matchup with the Warriors, notching 4-1 gentleman's sweeps of both LA and Golden State.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Noun
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These organizations serve about 30 million Americans across all 50 states but are typically under-resourced compared to their counterparts at major health systems.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Officials started making calls to counterparts Wednesday night to emphasize that, in their minds, nothing had changed and that process and urgency should be maintained.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Both O’Connor and the bird stare directly at the viewer.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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For the next two months (at the very least), Skinner’s life will be that of honest maths and likely more abysses to stare into.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The only lights were from a few fellow early risers with their headlamps bobbing around in the dark.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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In previous downturns, every additional dollar spent on SNAP generates about $1.54 in returns to the economy, according to Elaine Waxman, senior fellow at the Urban Institute’s tax and income support division.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
Verb
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In a now-viral video from Stacy Goss, the family was startled by the sight of a huge bald eagle gawking at them, but more concerningly, at their dog Gnocchi.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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All around the world, train trips allow travelers to see the tulip fields at their peak in late April or gawk at the wildflowers through the Grand Canyon before the summer crowds (and temperatures) arrive.—
Lyndsey Matthews,
AFAR Media,
17 Mar. 2025
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But the third member of the group is Lexi Thompson, who has a much, much slower pace of play than her two colleagues.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Ensure this bias isn’t impacting your female colleagues.—
Susan Rietano Davey,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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“Peer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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