peeped

VERB

sneak a look

Synonyms

WEAK

blink glance glimpse have a gander look peer snatch snoop spy squint stare take a look

VERB

appear briefly

Synonyms

WEAK

become visible crop up emerge open to view peep out peer out show partially

Example Sentences

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When referee Calum Scott peeped his full-time whistle, it was in danger of being drowned out by the boos from the away end at Dens Park.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025

However, watchful red carpet fans and reporters peeped another massive ring on her left ring finger.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025

Before long, their colts peeped through the tall grass, begging for food and learning to dance.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2023

Neighbors walked into their frontyards and peeped out of their windows, nodding along with the chants of fuera as TV cameras rolled.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2022

He eased the door open and peeped in.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright