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as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
her seat companion piqued her by repeatedly poking her in the ribs
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as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
their sarcastic comments piqued him to respond in kind
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as in prided
to think highly of (oneself)
she piques herself on her considerable musical abilities
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Recent Examples of piqued
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
My interest in the original names in and around NYC piqued in college during an assignment of stories for a New York magazine-style newspaper.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
But while that may have piqued Perry’s interest, the show creator knew the reality star was the right man for the job after what happened next.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Markle opted for the above black-and-white version, but the vanilla and mauve combination also piqued my interest.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
When Byram’s name hit the rumor mill, the Blackhawks’ interest was piqued.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Many people have worn the shoes on European vacations, which immediately piqued my interest since I’m headed to Italy this summer.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The threads connecting the Obama Presidential Center to Hyde Park and the South Side began with a hopeful want ad from a Chicago organizer and piqued interest from a recent college graduate searching for something more.
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Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
That piqued the actress’ interest enough to at least take a look at the script.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
Verb
While the Paschalls are regular voters, the governor's race piqued their interest.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
My interest in the original names in and around NYC piqued in college during an assignment of stories for a New York magazine-style newspaper.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
But while that may have piqued Perry’s interest, the show creator knew the reality star was the right man for the job after what happened next.
—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Markle opted for the above black-and-white version, but the vanilla and mauve combination also piqued my interest.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
When Byram’s name hit the rumor mill, the Blackhawks’ interest was piqued.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Many people have worn the shoes on European vacations, which immediately piqued my interest since I’m headed to Italy this summer.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The threads connecting the Obama Presidential Center to Hyde Park and the South Side began with a hopeful want ad from a Chicago organizer and piqued interest from a recent college graduate searching for something more.
—
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
That piqued the actress’ interest enough to at least take a look at the script.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piqued
Adjective
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Baffled rather than outraged, curious Kaho tries to uncover the meaning of his words.
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Since construction at the Eagle Rock site — so nicknamed after a decrepit colonnade — first stalled in 2008, the only thing that accumulated faster than the garbage and graffiti were the epithets from outraged community members.
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Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.
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David goes on a tour of the past 250 years and is deeply annoyed by every facet of it.
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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
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That turn is notable in a country that has prided itself on keeping the far right at the margins, and whose own history of colonization and emigration has generally made such politics a hard sell.
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Hong Kong has long prided itself on minimal government intervention in the economy, even while referencing Beijing’s vision for the city.
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The Commission ultimately left it at 400 feet, prompting an intense reaction from the angry crowd.
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Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again.
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Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
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For all the breathless coverage devoted to celebrity engagements, weddings, and whirlwind divorces, some of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories involve couples who never bothered with the paperwork.
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Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
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Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
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The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
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Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe congratulated all the teams on Sunday.
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