as in conspiracy
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the intrigue was quickly discovered, and the would-be assassins were arrested
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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting
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Recent Examples of intrigue
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Gross’s situation with the pick sliding isn’t a common occurrence, but the mystery and intrigue of a potential surprise selection lingers heavily each year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
After watching more of the show’s concept and format, the Insecure star became intrigued by its mix of live-action, unpredictability, and its appeal.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Their strong finish, coupled with their regular-season success against the Knicks, adds intrigue to what many expect to be among the more competitive first-round series.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
Gross’s situation with the pick sliding isn’t a common occurrence, but the mystery and intrigue of a potential surprise selection lingers heavily each year.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Downs told The Hollywood Reporter in 2021 that he was immediately intrigued by Aniello.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
After watching more of the show’s concept and format, the Insecure star became intrigued by its mix of live-action, unpredictability, and its appeal.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigue
Noun
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The four were convicted on two counts each of kidnapping and robbery and one count each of conspiracy to kidnap for ransom.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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He also is found guilty of first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leaders assume everything is fine, not realizing that high performers are masters at appearing fine while already plotting their next move.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Goodwin has accepted a plea deal for her involvement in plotting her estranged husband Aaron Goodwin’s murder.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Employees can engage with opportunities that interest them, trying out new roles through short-term assignments before committing to a full career change.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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While working on 2001’s Bridget Jones’s Diary, Phillips said, Callis and Henderson would devolve into fits of laughter whenever Phillips tried to talk to Grant or Firth, who played Bridget’s love interests Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy, respectively.—
John Russell,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nearly 30 years ago California legislators faced a test of their integrity in voting for an electricity deregulation scheme that ratepayers are still paying for.—
Jamie Court,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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And perhaps the most frustrating and ironic aspect about these potential cuts is that in the scheme of the U.S. government’s overall budget, Mars gets much more of the planetary science budget than Venus.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Noah Carrigan has always been fascinated by trucks.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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People with autism, for example, tend to have special interests that result in in-depth knowledge or passion about a topic, says Khan, who recalls a patient fascinated by vacuums.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When buprenorphine arrived in the U.S. in 2002, the country was immersed in what would later be categorized as the first wave of the opioid epidemic.—
Ethan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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No shirt, spliff in hand, and totally in his element, Wiz made sure the crowd was fully immersed in his trippy world.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Intrigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrigue. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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