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1
as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
her seat companion piqued her by repeatedly poking her in the ribs
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2
as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action
their sarcastic comments piqued him to respond in kind
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3
as in prided
to think highly of (oneself)
she piques herself on her considerable musical abilities
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Recent Examples of piqued
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
For those of you who might have your curiosity piqued by a particular AI mystery, consider reading my prior coverage.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Markle opted for the above black-and-white version, but the vanilla and mauve combination also piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 May 2026
This debut novel piqued my interest for making another entry into the Obama-era New York nostalgia canon, a genre of some personal interest.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Topo Designs makes my favorite travel tote, so when the brand recently debuted a carry-on roller bag that doubles as a backpack, my interest was piqued.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The name catches your eye and your interest is piqued.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
The billionaire Tom Steyer seemed to have piqued the curiosity of online influencer Jason Chu.
—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
And given that no other team has been credibly linked to Rodgers, the transaction piqued a lot of people’s curiosity.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
For her husband, the news of Garrett joining the Rams piqued his interest.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
For those of you who might have your curiosity piqued by a particular AI mystery, consider reading my prior coverage.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Markle opted for the above black-and-white version, but the vanilla and mauve combination also piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 May 2026
This debut novel piqued my interest for making another entry into the Obama-era New York nostalgia canon, a genre of some personal interest.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Topo Designs makes my favorite travel tote, so when the brand recently debuted a carry-on roller bag that doubles as a backpack, my interest was piqued.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The name catches your eye and your interest is piqued.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
The billionaire Tom Steyer seemed to have piqued the curiosity of online influencer Jason Chu.
—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
And given that no other team has been credibly linked to Rodgers, the transaction piqued a lot of people’s curiosity.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piqued
Verb
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Ever been annoyed after Windows setup that your user folder has a weird name?—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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When people get their interest rate wrong, they get annoyed.—
Sam Sammane,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Her video, which amassed over 71,000 views, provoked numerous concerned reactions from the medical community.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Stigma and fear provoked hostility.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The rare move underscores how Washington’s policies toward the region are increasingly dividing the 15-member bloc, which has long prided itself on being a unified force.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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The company has prided itself on eco-conscious apparel, accessories and shoes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Unaccustomed to being challenged in person, the southern plantation owners who ran the Senate were at first stunned, and then outraged.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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That’s why soccer fans were outraged to learn FIFA will no longer allow fans to bring an empty bottle into games.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Even as Dylan maneuvers weightier situations like romantic rejection, or the uncertainty of a new leadership position, or feeling bothered that a promising student decides to turn her back on poetry, the actress brings a sense of humanity while embracing her character’s flaws.—
Candice Frederick,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander, smothered and bothered, was a minus-13 in the period.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Anyone walking past the mini gallery is encouraged to take what speaks to them, and to even drop off bits of their own work.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Hurts did not change his description of their relationship when asked about it in his first news conference of the offseason and congratulated Brown on his wedding.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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After Wrexham won 3-0 against Charlton to clinch a spot in the European Football League Championship, Lively congratulated her husband, co-owner Rob Mac and the club for a successful season.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Linda Hyde, a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards member since 2014, boarded her Southwest flight on May 21 at Miami International Airport humiliated and angry.—
Ella Moore
Updated May 29,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Elder’s sculpture was sitting outside of Bee Hive KC over Memorial Day Weekend when a man who was visibly angry allegedly began vandalizing the honeybee, according to Elder.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Piqued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piqued. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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