peek
verb (used without object)
to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.
have peeked
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present perfectof peek.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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So to any off-world civilizations that have peeked in our direction, we might just look like another dumb, wet rock that might have life, but no one worth talking to.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2022
A few times his peers have peeked over the stall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2019
Via two high-definition nestcams, viewers in 100 nations have peeked at Mr. President and First Lady, now raising their second set of chicks.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 2, 2017
By the time the experimenter returns, most children have peeked.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 28, 2011
Or he could have peeked over Callum, who was actually his friend.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
