Synonyms of peek

peek 1 of 2

noun

as in glimpse

an instance of looking especially briefly

took a peek at her Christmas gift hidden in the closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glimpse
• glance
• look
• peep
• stare
• view
• gander
• gaze
• sight
• glare
• eye
• cast
• regard
• gape
• leer
• ogle
• side-glance
• squint
• squinny
• coup d'oeil

peek

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verb

ˈpēk 

as in to glance

to take a quick or hasty look

peek out the window and see if it's raining

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glance
• glimpse
• browse
• peep
• skim
• dip
• scan
• glint
• squint
• peruse
• look over
• keek
• rake
• blink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• examine
• stare
• gaze
• study
• view
• survey
• question
• overlook
• oversee
• pry
• peer
• gawk
• ogle
• rubberneck
• leer
• goggle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peek

Noun

Despite the success of Falcon and Dragon, a peek at SpaceX’s business book may hint at financial reasons for retiring the vehicles. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Their arrival to pop stardom was undoubtedly quick, and fans are getting a behind-the-scenes peek into the turbulence of their takeoff. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Nordstrom’s seat is within the hull of the boat, allowing only for the top of her head and eyeline to peek over and set the course – or half of it anyway. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

The sun peeking through the trees looks very bright, while backlit areas stay dark. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026