Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piked
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The silicon chip is perforated with rows of triangular holes—some 264 micrometers wide, others 99 µm in size.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026 -
So too were perforated and extended earlobes, in older men and women hanging down well below their chins like fleshy rings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump has called the election riddled with fraud.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Consumer groups say wage advances can be riddled with fees and in some cases, similar to payday loans, can lead America’s most vulnerable workers into an unhealthy debt spiral.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Before they were thrust into the spotlight, the Spencers were just another young family in Lonoke County, where Spencer’s wife, Heather, is from.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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With Swayman out, that meant Michael DiPietro was thrust into action.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cornyn, for his part, has not shied away from the criticism and has even punched back at his opponents.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, the suspect, who was identified as 33-year-old Shenard Jennings, and his roommate, Shouman, had ongoing arguments that had escalated when Jennings allegedly punched and beat Shouman, killing him.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Later in the week, as other analysts poked holes in the Citrini scenario, the market recovered some of its losses.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Second baseman Ethan Mendoza looks like a completely different player, so much so that teammates have poked fun at him in interviews.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Piked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piked. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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