1
: having an inflorescence that is a spike
spiked blooms
2
: having sharp projecting points
a spiked tail
spiked collars
3
of hair
: arranged in stiff tufts
a spiked hairstyle
4
of beverages
: containing alcohol : hard sense 2b
spiked seltzers
Wisconsin gets to be among the first to try a new line of 80-calorie spiked sodas with zero sugar.—
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a lizard with a spiked tail
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Iran’s grip on the vital waterway has jolted the world economy and spiked fuel prices far beyond the Middle East.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Jules’ spiky eyes - Season 1, Episode 8 For Davy, Jules’ iconic feathery spiked eyes were a bit of a stroke of inspiration.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.
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Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Known for their indestructible qualities, each toy features a knotted rope, squeaker and crinkle, and spiked toy ball inside.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Jules’ spiky eyes - Season 1, Episode 8 For Davy, Jules’ iconic feathery spiked eyes were a bit of a stroke of inspiration.
—Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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“Spiked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiked. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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spiked
adjective1
: having sharp points
2
: arranged in stiff clumps
spiked hair
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