How to Use spiked in a Sentence
spiked
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The little spiked tykes aren’t common to the home kitchen.
—Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 19 June 2019
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In three months, Trump has crashed the stock market and spiked costs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2025
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Grab a spiked cider, find space next to a firepit, and prepare to sing along.
—Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2021
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Watch how the racers use spiked gloves at the start to launch themselves down the track.
—Magan Crane, The Seattle Times, 11 Feb. 2018
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This is not the first time Amy has created a look with the spiked studs.
—Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 16 Sep. 2017
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In 2019, Natty Light branched out with a spiked seltzer.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 20 Apr. 2021
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Oh, and there are spiked punches in bowls to share with your crew, too.
—Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2017
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For example, a cup of spiked cider came out to $14.95 with tip.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2019
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There were two tiny feet and three pairs of big feet, two with spiked high heels which took short steps.
—Silvina Ocampo, The New Yorker, 11 July 2019
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They were both described as men in their late teens with black, spiked hair.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2021
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There’s real Dunkin’ coffee in the spiked drinks — about 30 mg.
—Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
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Two deputies tried to place a spiked Stop Stick near the pickup’s wheels, to keep him from driving off.
—Pauline Repard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 May 2017
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On top, her hair is bleach-blonde and spiked to an impressive height.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Guys will get spiked and walk away with blood running down their legs at the finish line.
—Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2018
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Athletes even use spiked gloves on the ice to push themselves faster down the initial slope.
—Connor Grossman, SI.com, 4 Dec. 2017
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Last week, there was buzz about Dunkin’ launching a brand of spiked iced coffee and tea.
—Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2023
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The spiked seltzers at this brewery are sold under the Livli name and are brewed with real fruit.
—Kathy Stephenson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2021
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Likes: Carrying a spiked, pink pet bowl to feed his pets.
—Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2019
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The park had steep steps and was about 4 feet above street level, with a wall topped by a spiked iron fence ringed by thick shrubs.
—Virginia Postrel, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022
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More spiked punch flavors and hard teas will rollout in 2024.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
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In head-to-toe black, spiked heels, and a kitschy perfume bottle clutch, Depp looked the part of glamorous host.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2018
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The costs of essentials, the stuff firms and people cannot do without, spiked.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 15 Jan. 2025
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In the center of a course are 60 balls, with spiked walls on either side (one wall of spikes for each player).
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
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Burgess, who said at the time that his drink had been spiked, was later replaced on drums by Phil Rudd.
—Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
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The spiked slushies come with either rosé, gin and lime or Fugu vodka, ginger and lime.
—Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 18 Oct. 2017
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On a more personal level, the war boosted gas prices past $6 a gallon and spiked inflation worries.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
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For a spiked version, add a splash of vodka.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Beth Copeland found a spiked bat and handed it to her husband, who added to Harwood’s misery.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
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Beth pulled out a spiked back and Cope raked Dax’s face with it.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Austin got down to the ground, sprinted the ball to the middle of the field and got the ball spiked and the clock stopped.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
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