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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Here’s what to know before the potential shock of a spiked energy bill.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The arrival of the ATM famously led to the employment of more bank tellers, just as the introduction of Excel swelled the ranks of accountants and Photoshop spiked demand for graphic designers.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Expect a cozy, cinnamon-spiked Bundt.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
On her feet were a pair of custom Conquillas by Christian Louboutin, referencing the memorable fall winter 2014 shoes with a spiked silhouette and heelless platform—toughened up, but still reminiscent of the super-arched shoes of the Barbie era.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
The arrival of the ATM famously led to the employment of more bank tellers, just as the introduction of Excel swelled the ranks of accountants and Photoshop spiked demand for graphic designers.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Expect a cozy, cinnamon-spiked Bundt.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
On her feet were a pair of custom Conquillas by Christian Louboutin, referencing the memorable fall winter 2014 shoes with a spiked silhouette and heelless platform—toughened up, but still reminiscent of the super-arched shoes of the Barbie era.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Spiked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiked. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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spiked
adjective1
: having sharp points
2
: arranged in stiff clumps
spiked hair
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