as in conspiracies
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the intrigue was quickly discovered, and the would-be assassins were arrested
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as in plots
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 interests
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 intrigues
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague.
—Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
Even when insulted or thwarted – by Spanish intrigues on the Florida frontier, by British seizures in the Caribbean, by pamphleteers accusing him of being a monarch in disguise – Washington’s tone remained measured.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
At 63 herself, Foster intrigues as well.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Dallas has hosted on Thanksgiving every year but two since 1966, and this latest matchup intrigues despite the mediocre records on both sides.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
If any of that intrigues you, perhaps add a Manukora manuka honey kit to your cart this season.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
His firepower for short stints on the mound intrigues the Rockies.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The menu has a lot of delicious choices, but the one that intrigues my girlfriend is their overnight oat bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Diggs, who intrigues Hafley with his length and size, wore a wristband with play calls on it during the game to help, and Hafley said safeties Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard can guide Diggs on the field, too.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
All of these have a spiritual edge to them that intrigues me, too.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 15 Dec. 2025
What intrigues you about circling back to the original Power world and that complicated dynamic with Tariq?
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Science fiction intrigues me a lot.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a beautiful week to plan a trip, take a course, or follow a philosophical rabbit hole that intrigues you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The 36-year-old point guard said there’s one thing about joining the Kings that intrigues him the most.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague.
—Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
Even when insulted or thwarted – by Spanish intrigues on the Florida frontier, by British seizures in the Caribbean, by pamphleteers accusing him of being a monarch in disguise – Washington’s tone remained measured.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
At 63 herself, Foster intrigues as well.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Dallas has hosted on Thanksgiving every year but two since 1966, and this latest matchup intrigues despite the mediocre records on both sides.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
If any of that intrigues you, perhaps add a Manukora manuka honey kit to your cart this season.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
His firepower for short stints on the mound intrigues the Rockies.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Hopefully, there’s a spot that intrigues you.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The menu has a lot of delicious choices, but the one that intrigues my girlfriend is their overnight oat bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Diggs, who intrigues Hafley with his length and size, wore a wristband with play calls on it during the game to help, and Hafley said safeties Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard can guide Diggs on the field, too.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
All of these have a spiritual edge to them that intrigues me, too.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 15 Dec. 2025
What intrigues you about circling back to the original Power world and that complicated dynamic with Tariq?
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Science fiction intrigues me a lot.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a beautiful week to plan a trip, take a course, or follow a philosophical rabbit hole that intrigues you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The 36-year-old point guard said there’s one thing about joining the Kings that intrigues him the most.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigues
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That’s what puts us in the bad position of believing in conspiracies.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Various media watchers have criticized One America News Network for airing false stories and conspiracies as news.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This line plots the current price back 26 periods in time.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alexandre Dumas’s novel of identity and revenge gets a big-budget remake with Sam Claflin starring as Edmond Dantès, a sailor wrongly imprisoned in an island fortress who, after his escape and subsequent treasure finding, plots his vengeance.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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And along with gender and empowerment, there’s also something about having bright colors and a lot of grief on stage that interests me.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court only grants review to about 1% of petitions, but one scenario where the odds are higher involves federal circuit splits—especially when the number of people impacted is considerable and when the legal question interests the justices.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Madigan, meanwhile, was convicted in a separate trial of an array of schemes that included the ComEd bribery payments.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Butterfly Jam revolves around a teenager growing up in New Jersey’s Circassian community, with dreams of becoming a wrestler, whose life takes an unexpected turn when one of his father’s misguided schemes goes wrong.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is your chance to pursue whatever subject most fascinates you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amid social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the machinations of an all-seeing institution.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the kids are sensitive enough to their parents’ machinations to feel psychologically broken by them.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The film immerses us in the boy’s world, following his journey from age 8 to 18.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Originally released in 2010, the documentary immerses the viewer in France’s Chauvet Cave, a natural wonder containing drawings tens of thousands of years old.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The University of Chicago economist economist occupies an unusual space in being one of the leading researchers on AI’s labor market impact, but also one of its most avid adopters.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The program occupies a decommissioned two-story-tall firehouse at the corner of West 24th and South Whipple streets.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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