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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
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Even at a new track without a prominent horse, many respondents say they’re still intrigued by Saturday’s event.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
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
McDaniel said he has been particularly intrigued by how bold Herbert can be when trying new things.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 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
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
Citadel Securities is intrigued by prediction markets, its president told me last month.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
Even at a new track without a prominent horse, many respondents say they’re still intrigued by Saturday’s event.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
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
McDaniel said he has been particularly intrigued by how bold Herbert can be when trying new things.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 9 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
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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Prosecutors alleged that, with the help of her father, Francisco Gonzalez, and her ex-boyfriend, Kai Faron Cordrey, the TikTok star plotted to kill Avery between 2020 and 2021.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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In Albany, Jeffries was part of a group of young Black and Latino lawmakers from New York City who played pickup basketball together and plotted legislative strategy over beers at a Bonefish Grill.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 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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Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Emma McCormick Goodhart Artist Emma McCormick Goodhart immersed herself in archaeoacoustics, the study of sound in archaeological contexts, like caves.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 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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