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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
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
What intrigued Cronin most was the chance to reinvent a monster that has often been treated as more icon than character.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
The band members took note of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl triumph, entirely in Spanish, and they’re intrigued by the idea of following his lead.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Apple Basket Many products in the collection also feature an apple motif, including a charming pillow and even a wooden salt cellar and doormat, but we’re most intrigued by the bamboo and rattan apple basket.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Bateman was intrigued, eager for recognition.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
What intrigued you about engaging with those POVs — and how did that open up the story for you and the writers?
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Board Member Marc Willensky said he was intrigued by the Exploring AI course so that students can learn the risks and proper uses of artificial intelligence as a tool.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Hamer and Tyler Underwood prepped a short list of candidates, and Crocker’s resume intrigued Underwood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 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
Not out of desperation — although a desire for a steady income is certainly a motivator — but because she’s genuinely intrigued by this new possible job.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
What intrigued Cronin most was the chance to reinvent a monster that has often been treated as more icon than character.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
The band members took note of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl triumph, entirely in Spanish, and they’re intrigued by the idea of following his lead.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Apple Basket Many products in the collection also feature an apple motif, including a charming pillow and even a wooden salt cellar and doormat, but we’re most intrigued by the bamboo and rattan apple basket.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Bateman was intrigued, eager for recognition.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
What intrigued you about engaging with those POVs — and how did that open up the story for you and the writers?
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Board Member Marc Willensky said he was intrigued by the Exploring AI course so that students can learn the risks and proper uses of artificial intelligence as a tool.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Hamer and Tyler Underwood prepped a short list of candidates, and Crocker’s resume intrigued Underwood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
Adjective
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Multiple buyers have been interested in the building, Heitmanek said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But unlike, say, Sheridan, who is interested in offering the down-home, traditional values of the Southwest as a positive alternative to coastal-élite liberalism, there’s no real upside to the debauched, unbridled world that Levinson presents.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s spy chief, who is accused of having plotted a coup attempt to keep his boss in power.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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Russian secret services plotted to interfere and tip the election in Orbán's favor, according to numerous media reports, including The Washington Post.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The history of theater fascinated me too.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alito has remained an active and engaged participant in the court's work, even after he was briefly hospitalized earlier this year for a health scare of undisclosed origin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Zander credits remaining engaged and excited.—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The daughters of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and supermodel Jerry Hall, Lizzy and Georgia May, grew up immersed in glamour, creativity and constant travel, shuttling between backstage dressing rooms and fashion sets.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The true heart of the hotel is its spa, where three saunas with large panoramic windows, a hot tub, a cold plunge, and a swimming pool immersed me in the elements.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The latest delay stemmed from a legal representative for one of the involved parties not being available on medical grounds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Holecek, however, continued to remain involved with the school during his time away, working with the Advancement Department and serving as varsity linebackers coach for the 2023-24 season.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Israel's military told them explicitly not to, and Lebanese army vehicles were still blocking the path to some southern areas on Friday, the BBC reported, including the entrance to Khiam, which is still occupied by Israeli soldiers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Syria — which occupied a dismal third place in 2024 — has made the most dramatic exit, plunging all the way to 33rd following the fall of the Assad regime.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Intrigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrigued. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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