peering

¹ American  

[peer-ing] / ˈpɪər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. 

   looking narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly.

   We'll build it underground, far from the peering eyes of passersby.

   She risked a peering glance out into the dark corridor.

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noun

1. the act of looking narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly.

   For my annual peering into the future, here are a few remarks about the changing economy.

peering ² American  

[peer-ing] / ˈpɪər ɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

1. an arrangement under which two or more networks are connected so as to route traffic independently in a direct exchange of data.

   The peering of these two large internet providers will bring faster broadband speeds to the island’s east-coast communities.

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Other Word Forms

• peeringly
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of peering¹

First recorded in 1560–70; peer ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective; peer ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun

Origin of peering²

First recorded in 1985–90; peer ² ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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peering

By peering into Ryugu’s relatively pristine samples and comparing them with meteorites like Murchison and Orgueil, researchers are tracing the cosmic journey of life’s probable molecular ingredients.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

A volunteer guard stood watch from within, peering out into the parking lot, scanning for activity, opening the door just one body’s width to let people slide in, or out, as needed.

From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026

That same day, a camera placed by investigators caught what federal prosecutors say is Alfozan peering behind a television set where they claim he had placed a recording device a week earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Because, really, what’s ultimately compelling about a movie peering into Facebook’s impropriety?

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

“If you’d seen that poor half-drowned critter peering up out of that bookcase, you wouldn’t have asked either. I believe in leaving well enough alone, my boy.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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