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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
Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
This one piqued my curiosity as it’s packed with nourishing ingredients for healthy lashes.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The young boy’s interest was piqued.
—Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
The Rockies, make no mistake, piqued their interest as a business investment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
As someone known to shamelessly prioritize form over function, the stylish selection of color options immediately piqued my interest.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Borom spent the 2025 season playing right tackle, and his play there is what piqued the Lions’ interest.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The thought of working in an armored fighting vehicle piqued the interest of Jensen.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Oprah sported a workout jacket just like this one during a recent Australia trip, so of course my interest was piqued.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its price point and fuel mileage paired with a modern style has piqued consumers’ interest over the traditional Corolla or Crossover in the fleet.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
This one piqued my curiosity as it’s packed with nourishing ingredients for healthy lashes.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The young boy’s interest was piqued.
—Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
The Rockies, make no mistake, piqued their interest as a business investment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
As someone known to shamelessly prioritize form over function, the stylish selection of color options immediately piqued my interest.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Borom spent the 2025 season playing right tackle, and his play there is what piqued the Lions’ interest.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The thought of working in an armored fighting vehicle piqued the interest of Jensen.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Oprah sported a workout jacket just like this one during a recent Australia trip, so of course my interest was piqued.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piqued
Verb
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As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if the president doesn’t get annoyed with him once or twice.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maybe annoyed enough to fix it.—
Nathan Edwards,
The Verge,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scott Rudin, who was the subject of allegations of bullying that provoked an industry reckoning on abusive workplace behavior in 2021, is a producer on the revival, which has become one of the unmissable events of the season.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The Declaration’s insurrectionist contention—that people, when unjustly provoked, have the right to dissolve their government—hung heavily in a country that had just witnessed the eleven states of the Confederacy make the same argument.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Either way, this is jolting for many of Britain’s 290,000 Jews, many of whom prided themselves in their unfussy integration into British society.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Institutions that once prided themselves on filtering out this kind of rhetoric are now legitimizing it.—
Alma Hernandez,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The public became even more outraged when side-by-side photos circulated on social media, leading many to speculate that Kim had permanently damaged the fragile silk soufflé fabric.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Lilly was particularly outraged over the axing of Marvel’s director of visual development Andy Park, who was a member of the Marvel Studios family for 16 years.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Who never bothered to delete the erroneous post.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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With Minnesota viewing them as soft, the Nuggets hardly seem bothered by the criticism.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tickets are available now, and early purchase is encouraged.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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Those with information about Taffur’s whereabouts have been encouraged to contact the NMPD at 305-891-8111.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Verb
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After Biles qualified for her third Olympic Games, Owens congratulated his wife with a kiss while holding a cutout of her face.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lush’s other co-founder, Mark Constantine, reviewed these lackluster bars and congratulated the pair on inventing something new(ish… solid was historically the norm in body and hair care up until plastic bottles took over).—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bill, who was a Vietnam War veteran, tended to be angry and demanding at home.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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An angry crowd rioted outside an Australian Outback hospital where a man accused of killing a 5-year-old girl was treated for a vigilante beating.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Piqued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piqued. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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