“Peaking” or “Peeking”—Which to use?

“Peaking” or “Peeking”

Overview

peaking / peeking are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

peaking: NA

peeking: NA

Pronunciation

peaking: p·IY·k·ih·ng

peeking: p·IY·k·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “peaking”

…weeks on the chart and peaking at #24 on June 23,
It remains his third highest peaking single in that country; his…
The song became Pooley's second-highest peaking chart entry in the UK,…
…charts for the first time, peaking at No.19 in September 1991.
…on the Australian Singles Chart, peaking at number twenty-one.
…well received by critics, while peaking at #76 on Billboard.
…8 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 34.
…band to chart in Ireland, peaking at No.
…10 on Billboard's jazz chart, peaking at number two.
…as a single and charted, peaking at no.

Examples of “peeking”

A fang peeking from the corner of the…
…of her jūnihitoe that were peeking underneath the blinds.

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