Synonyms

peering

¹ American

[peer-ing] / ˈpɪər ɪŋ /

adjective

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.

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 /

Computers.

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.

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

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They were sitting around on the limbs, chewing away and peering at me with their beady little eyes.

From Literature

He prefers peering into the water and keeping the traditions going.

From The Wall Street Journal

No one was peering over a cubicle wall.

From Salon

She stepped forward, peering at all of them.

From Literature

They crept out to look, peering out over the Black Rocks.

From Literature

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