peek
verb (used without object)
to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.
was peeking
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past progressiveof peek.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Some who studied his so-called X-ray act concluded that he was peeking down the sides of his nose, says Caitlyn Renee Miller, who has written a paper on Bux.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2023
This song came to mind while I was peeking at the FGW IG account shortly before the Fourth of July.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
Once, when we were going to the Metropolitan Opera, André looked at the bit of my sea foam vintage gown that was peeking out from under my coat.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2022
Asked if he was peeking at Wilson, Johnson said he was.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2017
She looked over to where I was peeking from under the bed.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
