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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
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
Teams are very intrigued to have some of their lead evaluators head over to Europe to get eyes on him and see what’s happening.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Watching an early appearance of Melanie on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson only left me more intrigued about her ambivalent relationship toward fame: How could the same person be so confident and charismatic behind a guitar, but so diffident and uncomfortable chatting with Carson?
—Joseph Fenity, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2024
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Although he was married at the time, Lennon immediately was intrigued by Ono, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Although Lennon was married at the time, he was immediately intrigued by her, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Although Lennon was married at the time, he was immediately intrigued by Yoko, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The post, uploaded to the r/casualuk subreddit, has garnered more than 2,700 upvotes to date, drawing widespread attention from viewers intrigued and unsettled by the unexplained discovery.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Everyone had heard of it, and most were at least intrigued.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
The Snug Harbor project is the brainchild of surfer Adam Cleary, a third-generation Newport Beach local who became intrigued by wave pools after Kelly Slater unveiled the Surf Ranch a decade ago.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
How could we not be intrigued by Don’t Date Brandon, a new true-crime docuseries that is about, more than anything, women looking out for other women?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Teams are very intrigued to have some of their lead evaluators head over to Europe to get eyes on him and see what’s happening.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Watching an early appearance of Melanie on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson only left me more intrigued about her ambivalent relationship toward fame: How could the same person be so confident and charismatic behind a guitar, but so diffident and uncomfortable chatting with Carson?
—Joseph Fenity, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2024
Verb
Cardiologists are intrigued, but cautious.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Although he was married at the time, Lennon immediately was intrigued by Ono, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Although Lennon was married at the time, he was immediately intrigued by her, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Although Lennon was married at the time, he was immediately intrigued by Yoko, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The post, uploaded to the r/casualuk subreddit, has garnered more than 2,700 upvotes to date, drawing widespread attention from viewers intrigued and unsettled by the unexplained discovery.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Everyone had heard of it, and most were at least intrigued.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
The Snug Harbor project is the brainchild of surfer Adam Cleary, a third-generation Newport Beach local who became intrigued by wave pools after Kelly Slater unveiled the Surf Ranch a decade ago.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
How could we not be intrigued by Don’t Date Brandon, a new true-crime docuseries that is about, more than anything, women looking out for other women?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
Adjective
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Findings connected to Ancient Rome continue to provide compelling insights not just for scientists and academics, but for interested travelers and the public at large.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Feed is a development program for younger drivers interested in Formula 4 racing.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, Austrian Nazis plotted a coup, plans for which were uncovered in a raid on their headquarters on January 25.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, arrived to address the chaos, but curse users and spirits plotted to seal him away.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Elizabeth is fascinated by insects and science.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Cowley was American in a crucial way, wearing many hats in his long career, fascinated by the country’s parts, and always seeking to understand the forces that kept it whole and the writers who shared that curiosity.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Try having a musician become engaged for that length of time.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the year since their split, Turner has gotten engaged to his new partner, Lana Sutton.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rostyslav Semikov, who helped facilitate the trip, said the goal was for the Ukrainian doctors to be immersed in best practices.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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But you’ll still be immersed in nature and stillness, nonetheless.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The involved officers and the medical examiner were typically called as witnesses, along with DA inspectors who investigated the incident.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Appropriate steps are being taken to review what occurred and to ensure appropriate action is taken for all involved.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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About 30 or so customers occupied the wooden stools of the old-school, salty hangout in an industrial strip a few miles from downtown Louisville.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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These actions helped lay the groundwork for the later establishment of the role of White House Press Secretary, a position first occupied by journalist George Akerson, whom Herbert Hoover had originally hired as his secretary.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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