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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
Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Locals understandably intrigued by new neighbors Move-in day was of considerable interest to the people, including UPS driver Saqunn Jackson, who had a delivery for the new mayor.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
While genuinely intrigued by Lucy, his inconsistency and impulsive reactions complicate their relationship, which was already competing with the lingering shadow of Stephen.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Following the success of films like Whiplash and La La Land, stars are always intrigued when one of his scripts hits the market and this case was no different with Williams signing on right before the holiday.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
We are intrigued by the setup, noting ORCL has stabilized near long-term support from the weekly cloud model, which spans from $190 to $195.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But Harbaugh, 63, is also said to be intrigued by the Titans (3-14), according to NFL Media, which cited promising young quarterback Cam Ward and Tennessee’s more than $100 million in cap space among the factors.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Still, her words intrigued him enough to respond.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
What were your conversations with doctors in the field about that topic and what intrigued you about how healthcare professionals are thinking about this technology?
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 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
Flash fiction — stories that top off around 1,000 to 1,500 words — intrigued him.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Locals understandably intrigued by new neighbors Move-in day was of considerable interest to the people, including UPS driver Saqunn Jackson, who had a delivery for the new mayor.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
While genuinely intrigued by Lucy, his inconsistency and impulsive reactions complicate their relationship, which was already competing with the lingering shadow of Stephen.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Following the success of films like Whiplash and La La Land, stars are always intrigued when one of his scripts hits the market and this case was no different with Williams signing on right before the holiday.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
We are intrigued by the setup, noting ORCL has stabilized near long-term support from the weekly cloud model, which spans from $190 to $195.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But Harbaugh, 63, is also said to be intrigued by the Titans (3-14), according to NFL Media, which cited promising young quarterback Cam Ward and Tennessee’s more than $100 million in cap space among the factors.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Still, her words intrigued him enough to respond.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
What were your conversations with doctors in the field about that topic and what intrigued you about how healthcare professionals are thinking about this technology?
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
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Anyone interested in entering must have an active account with Fine Wine & Good Spirits with up-to-date billing information on file.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But researchers interested in these tissues typically study mechanical forces, chemical signaling, and gene expression — not currents and voltage, Rosenblatt said.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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But in wrapping up a six-month investigation last month, independent counsel Cho’s team concluded that Yoon plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate his political rivals and monopolize power.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Investigators determined that Melton and the younger Austin plotted to kill the 55-year-old victim and took the pair into custody six days later.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Details of the service were kept private, but the family's public show of solidarity in turning out to support Caroline is typical of the Kennedy dynasty, which has fascinated Americans for decades.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bass, who as a young man played a year as a tailback for the Utah State Aggies, was fascinated by the program, and its coach, Anthony Barnes.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Those late audits have caused ongoing comments by engaged residents who are perplexed that year after year the town’s government is not able to provide the same audit the state’s other 168 municipalities complete and submit to the public and the state’s budget office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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Guiliani said her students have been more engaged and focused.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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As new Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan is immersed in a coaching search, the team made its first roster move under his management.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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About two years later, the couple got engaged, and by then, Seehorn was immersed in Larson's family, which includes his two sons with Haney.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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We were bound to see the members become more involved in the writing and producing process by their seventh album.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2026
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The property went through an involved process before ultimately landing in the hands of its lender.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The location also meant that whoever occupied Carthage could control the comings and goings across the Mediterranean’s central zone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Upon its release, seven of the songs from the album occupied top 10 spots on the Tunefind Top Movie Songs chart.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2026
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