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as in plotted
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 fascinated
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 intrigued
Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Like most people, I was intrigued by the possibilities AI might bring into the world — more intrigued, not surprisingly, when those possibilities included cures for disease, solutions to poverty and not taking the jobs of every journalist still standing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
People are very intrigued Dale Moss is on the season.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
That defensive mindset is a part of the reason why the Magic were so intrigued with the 20-year-old prospect.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The ‘Likely Not Going Anywhere’ Division Thomas Novak — The Penguins remain very intrigued by him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Selin, a Harvard freshman, becomes intrigued and then enamored by Ivan, an older mathematics student from Hungary.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 June 2026
When Blue Ruby’s Yuba County property came on the market, the Ladeiras were intrigued.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The words caused motorists to wonder and become intrigued enough to detour.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Not only was the audience captive, it was also intrigued as Yarborough and Donnie Allison battled for the lead entering the third turn for the final time.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
The Chicago Outerbelt, a 210-mile trail that encircles the city, intrigued our copy editor.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
We were intrigued, to say the least, along with over 300 other commenters.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The Condé Nast Traveler team was particularly intrigued by the film's locations, which range from New York to the Dominican Republic.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
He was intrigued by the title and took it home.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Adjective
The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Like most people, I was intrigued by the possibilities AI might bring into the world — more intrigued, not surprisingly, when those possibilities included cures for disease, solutions to poverty and not taking the jobs of every journalist still standing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
People are very intrigued Dale Moss is on the season.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
That defensive mindset is a part of the reason why the Magic were so intrigued with the 20-year-old prospect.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The ‘Likely Not Going Anywhere’ Division Thomas Novak — The Penguins remain very intrigued by him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Selin, a Harvard freshman, becomes intrigued and then enamored by Ivan, an older mathematics student from Hungary.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2025
Verb
Non-JoJo Siwa Cruise attendees seemed intrigued by the events, from what Johnson saw.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 June 2026
When Blue Ruby’s Yuba County property came on the market, the Ladeiras were intrigued.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
The words caused motorists to wonder and become intrigued enough to detour.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Not only was the audience captive, it was also intrigued as Yarborough and Donnie Allison battled for the lead entering the third turn for the final time.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026
The Chicago Outerbelt, a 210-mile trail that encircles the city, intrigued our copy editor.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
We were intrigued, to say the least, along with over 300 other commenters.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The Condé Nast Traveler team was particularly intrigued by the film's locations, which range from New York to the Dominican Republic.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
He was intrigued by the title and took it home.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
Adjective
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The anticipation is so great that a live cam has been placed near the structure that gives a view of the facade so interested parties can watch when the event actually happens.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Students interested in the class must take certain construction classes before enrolling.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Eisenhower’s national security team subsequently plotted to overthrow no fewer than three different democracies on three different continents over the course of his eight years.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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And while the women of Chinatown’s faraway past may have daydreamed and even plotted their escapes, See keeps going back.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Princess Kate, 44, previously revealed that all of her children are fascinated by planes and other aircraft.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Because people's feelings, passions, and motivations have always fascinated me.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Gallup research published in June 2024 found that engaged teams produce 23% higher profitability than disengaged ones.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Because there are going to be any number of ways to feel engaged with all the teams playing and staying in the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Five months after that meeting, Rodríguez has indeed kept her political power with the backing of Washington, which benefits from the supply of Venezuelan oil now that it is immersed in a military campaign in the Middle East, ahead of November midterm elections.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Active travelers who want to spend time immersed in nature will find great hiking trails, too.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division (IID) investigated the incident and determined that the involved officers did not violate any Maryland laws.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Police said in a statement on Tuesday that the three women and two men became involved in a fight involving several cruise ship passengers at the port in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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As the name implies, these sensors are designed to detect whether the room is occupied.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Estuardo Mazariegos and Jose Ugarte will vie for the District 9 council seat that is currently occupied by Curren Price, and Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan will square off for the District 3 seat held by incumbent Bob Blumenfield.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Intrigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrigued. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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