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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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
For years, researchers and sport scientists have been intrigued by what could be called the younger sibling effect — the idea that being born later (or last) in a family can increase the likelihood for athletic success.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Murray is expected to miss at least two more weeks with a left ankle sprain, but Christie is intrigued to see what Murray and Hunter can do together.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In Norway, Mats Tangestuen, the director of the country's Resistance Museum in Oslo, was intrigued upon receiving an email with a link to the hat pattern.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Head coach Lincoln Riley reached out and asked if the position sounded interesting to him, and Patterson said he was intrigued by the recruiting that the Trojans were doing.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
In our culture, we're intrigued by the individual, the hero.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Russell notes that he was particularly intrigued by his role.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Judy was intrigued, both by the suitcase and the man who gave it to her.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 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
Wrenn saw the film Lebrón had in the showcase, was intrigued by the script that won the prize and offered to work with him on the project.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
For years, researchers and sport scientists have been intrigued by what could be called the younger sibling effect — the idea that being born later (or last) in a family can increase the likelihood for athletic success.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Murray is expected to miss at least two more weeks with a left ankle sprain, but Christie is intrigued to see what Murray and Hunter can do together.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
In Norway, Mats Tangestuen, the director of the country's Resistance Museum in Oslo, was intrigued upon receiving an email with a link to the hat pattern.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
Head coach Lincoln Riley reached out and asked if the position sounded interesting to him, and Patterson said he was intrigued by the recruiting that the Trojans were doing.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
In our culture, we're intrigued by the individual, the hero.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Russell notes that he was particularly intrigued by his role.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Judy was intrigued, both by the suitcase and the man who gave it to her.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
Adjective
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Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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There's no word on delivery for this one, so interested buyers are best contacting the firm directly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In early May, with United due to host arch-rivals Liverpool in the Premier League during a time in which Covid-19 restrictions meant fans were not allowed into stadiums, supporters plotted a huge protest around one of the most high-profile fixtures in English football.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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His path here wasn’t plotted out as brand strategy or a pivot to wellness.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In his youth, Mendonça was fascinated by the city’s grand cinema palaces.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The avant-garde, too, was fascinated by the idea of provoking psychological responses in spectators through art.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lonnie Lathan, another resident, echoed that sentiment, saying homeowners are more likely to stay engaged.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The couple met in 1998, became engaged in 2004 and married in 2005.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Each module will feature ultrasensitive detector components immersed in liquid argon.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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But after two successive defeats have followed an encouraging five-match unbeaten run for Edwards’ side, the need to add one or two new voices and fresh ideas to a dressing room immersed in a depressing relegation fight was clear in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Poppi sponsored it, and Charli xcx’s team was very involved.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jeff Bezos has not historically been very involved in the management of The Washington Post.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Puerto Rico was first colonized by the Spanish from 1493 until 1898, the year that the United States occupied the country as part of the Spanish-American War.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Prop 19, passed in 2020, limited the transfer of a lower tax base only to homes that a child or heir actually occupied, and excluded rental homes.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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