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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
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
Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Essence Wiley, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Tao has long been intrigued by, but reserved about, what AI tools can do for his field.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The environmental benefits of hemp have intrigued the denim industry.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Ever since Benjamin Franklin’s lightning experiment in the 18th century, civilization has been intrigued by the idea of capturing lightning in a bottle.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The evolution of the moons in the Saturn system and the origin of the rings are interesting puzzles that have intrigued scientists, said Linda Spilker, a senior research and planetary scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory who was not involved with the study.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
This truck is a good choice for fans of the brand who are intrigued by the novelty of its design and its extraordinary performance specs.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
So when a clinical trial published in Nature Medicine this month showed that lung cancer patients treated in the morning had a massive reduction in the risk of progression compared to those treated in the afternoon, many scientists were intrigued, if skeptical.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Sehgal, who has studied sleep in fruit flies, and who was not involved in Fu’s research, was intrigued by the fact that these genes do not seem to be connected by a particular sleep process or brain pathway.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
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
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
Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Verb
Thus, the claims of versatile wear immediately intrigued me.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Tao has long been intrigued by, but reserved about, what AI tools can do for his field.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
The environmental benefits of hemp have intrigued the denim industry.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Ever since Benjamin Franklin’s lightning experiment in the 18th century, civilization has been intrigued by the idea of capturing lightning in a bottle.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The evolution of the moons in the Saturn system and the origin of the rings are interesting puzzles that have intrigued scientists, said Linda Spilker, a senior research and planetary scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory who was not involved with the study.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
This truck is a good choice for fans of the brand who are intrigued by the novelty of its design and its extraordinary performance specs.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
So when a clinical trial published in Nature Medicine this month showed that lung cancer patients treated in the morning had a massive reduction in the risk of progression compared to those treated in the afternoon, many scientists were intrigued, if skeptical.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Sehgal, who has studied sleep in fruit flies, and who was not involved in Fu’s research, was intrigued by the fact that these genes do not seem to be connected by a particular sleep process or brain pathway.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
Adjective
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Culex are more interested in biting birds rather than humans and are California’s primary spreader of West Nile virus.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The two-time Democratic presidential candidate is not interested in regulating AI or taxing its externalities.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But as his fraudulent crypto empire crumbled in November 2022, the crypto founder plotted a rightward shift.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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They're then plotted into multi-dimensional space.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Systematic excavations at Pompeii began in the mid-1700s, and the site has fascinated historians and visitors ever since.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then, there are the pesky vampirologists Theobastus Bombastus (André Jung) and Nepomuk Afterbite (Marco Lorenzini), who’ve arrived at this hotel for a vampire conference and are fascinated by Erzsébet’s legend, and my god, her gowns, too.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 2010, just 3% of married or engaged couples had a prenup.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Direct work factors included average workweek hours, employment rate, share of household where no adults work, share of workers leaving vacation time unused, share of engaged workers and idle youth rate.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mendoza has been part of Los Angeles’ house scene since her teens, growing up immersed in warehouse parties, backyard functions and DIY spaces.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the case of Delta Slim, Lindo immersed himself in the world of the blues.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This year’s team finished 12-2 and was one of the best coaching jobs of Samples’ illustrious career, as Duncanville lost star quarterback Maximus The Great Denson midway through the season and revamped its running game in the playoffs to get its best athletes more involved.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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At a news conference Wednesday, multiple reporters pressed Mamdani about the incident, and whether his stance that those involved should not be charged has changed.—
Jared Ochacher,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The spot is currently occupied by a low placeholder building, covered with colorful graffiti-style murals, and a beer garden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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With his winters and springs occupied, Harper typically gets inquiries about a certain fall sport.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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