peek
verb (used without object)
to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.
peeking
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present participleof peek.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I’m highlighting a collaboration that shows how in tune she was with every generation and peeking at a few of my favorite covers.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
The Sun splashes on a striking image of a partial eclipse leaving a crescent sliver peeking out with the playful headline: "The Sun, the Moon."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I am not good around other people,” she said, peeking out of a gray tent underneath the 110 Freeway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Like peeking at the guts of the iPhone, it was the first glimpse of something before anyone knew what it could be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
I open the door wider and smile at Helena, who is shivering in her coat, peeking around one side of the toilets.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
