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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
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
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
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
In addition to working with Carell, Clive was intrigued by the journey that Katie goes on in such a short period.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
She was reassured, even intrigued, by the platform’s recommendation that guests should leave a small, symbolic gift for us.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
The place that most intrigued me was Hotel El Roblar, which is Ojai’s oldest lodge—and its newest.
—Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Greek shipping tycoons, Morley said, may be intrigued by the glory of owning Onassis’s yacht; Middle Eastern oil magnates could have the means to buy a pricey piece of history.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
That left the organization intrigued by the idea of super-serving the women’s sports audience.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
Santistevan was intrigued by the Grappler system being used by the Phoenix Police Department’s SWAT and K-9 units.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Tocchet reiterated Wednesday that he’s intrigued by Barkey’s versatility.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Adjective
The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 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
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
Verb
When one of Zotkina’s colleagues, archaeologist Ksenia Kolobova, saw a pattern of circular marks lining the hole that were similar to those made by early human dental work, Zotkina was intrigued.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
In addition to working with Carell, Clive was intrigued by the journey that Katie goes on in such a short period.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
She was reassured, even intrigued, by the platform’s recommendation that guests should leave a small, symbolic gift for us.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
The place that most intrigued me was Hotel El Roblar, which is Ojai’s oldest lodge—and its newest.
—Priyanka Mattoo, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Greek shipping tycoons, Morley said, may be intrigued by the glory of owning Onassis’s yacht; Middle Eastern oil magnates could have the means to buy a pricey piece of history.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
That left the organization intrigued by the idea of super-serving the women’s sports audience.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
Santistevan was intrigued by the Grappler system being used by the Phoenix Police Department’s SWAT and K-9 units.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Tocchet reiterated Wednesday that he’s intrigued by Barkey’s versatility.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
Adjective
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That means viewership around such stuff is smaller, and the networks need to show that ads are reaching not the most people, but rather the most likely people to be interested in a bottle of soda, a specific kind of running shoe, or a new weight-loss drug.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler wasn’t interested in this being his first time atop the leaderboard on Thursday at a major.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Historic Palmetto cemetery vandalized, deputies say Old Memphis Cemetery is tied to Palmetto’s historic Memphis neighborhood, which was originally plotted in 1904, according to a state historical marker at the site.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The move stemmed from his frustration at the prosecution of former Brazilian leader and one-time ally Jair Bolsonaro, who allegedly plotted a coup to stay in office after losing the 2022 election to Lula.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Case owned one of the few pianos in town, and the instrument greatly fascinated Powell.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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The idea of the ouroboros (a snake eating its tail) has always fascinated me.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2026
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The debate, the back and forth, the unsolicited tags—that is where trust is built in public, where brand affinity becomes visible and where your most engaged audience shows themselves to you.—
Rhea Karo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Dive Into The History Ride The Rails Nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is immersed in natural beauty, which can be fully appreciated from within a 1940s era rail car on the Virginia Scenic Railway.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Mbappé enjoyed a tranquil childhood thanks to a large and supportive family that immersed him in sport.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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His son was a part-time bat boy before becoming more involved with the Mets after his dad’s arrival.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The competitive clinic market has also pushed standards higher, with advanced technology and meticulous service now the norm for visitors seeking everything from a basic facial to more involved cosmetic procedures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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At least 27 homes were so severely damaged that they could not be safely occupied along the coast, according to the California Coastal Commission.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The drive-thru coffee house will take over the property previously occupied by TGI Fridays, which closed five years ago, said petitioner James Hus of the DVG Team.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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