Peer and Spy

Peer

Peer verb - To look long and hard in wonder or surprise.

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Spy and peer are semantically related. in scan topic. In some cases you can use "Spy" instead a verb "Peer", when it comes to topics like peep, squint.

Nearby Word: peering

Spy

Spy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.

Usage example: I spy a motel off in the distance, so let's spend the night there

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Synonyms for Spy

Peer and spy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peer" instead a verb "Spy".

Nearby Word: spying

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How words are described

old	old peer	old spy
female	female peer	female spy
better	better peer	better spy
evil	evil peer	evil spy
Other adjectives: black, professional, former, titular.

Both words in one sentence

In one episode of Super Mario World, Mario and Luigi peer behind a wall to spy on Cheatsy with Yoshi sticking his head vertically in between them.

Source: Scooby Stack

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