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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
Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that have piqued the interest of many utility customers struggling with high electric bills.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
This piqued other nations' interest in commercializing the fruit and New Zealand, Chile, Italy, France and Switzerland got on board.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
If all this has piqued your interest, time is of the essence.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
This widespread spectacle, and the social media buzz surrounding it, piqued even more astrotourism interest.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Recently, Stewart shared a video wearing a three-quarter-length trench coat that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
But my interest piqued recently when the president invited a blue-ribbon panel to the White House for a saving college sports roundtable to dig into the problems plaguing college sports in this country.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The actor said early conversations with Sheridan about the show’s themes and his character initially piqued his interest.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
For Hill, the possibility of crypto leading to wealth piqued her interest.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that have piqued the interest of many utility customers struggling with high electric bills.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
This piqued other nations' interest in commercializing the fruit and New Zealand, Chile, Italy, France and Switzerland got on board.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
If all this has piqued your interest, time is of the essence.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
This widespread spectacle, and the social media buzz surrounding it, piqued even more astrotourism interest.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Recently, Stewart shared a video wearing a three-quarter-length trench coat that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
But my interest piqued recently when the president invited a blue-ribbon panel to the White House for a saving college sports roundtable to dig into the problems plaguing college sports in this country.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The actor said early conversations with Sheridan about the show’s themes and his character initially piqued his interest.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piqued
Verb
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Social media reactions to the bunny range from enamored to amused to annoyed at the price tag, which runs from $112 to $140.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The standouts unsettled, provoked and occasionally disoriented, often in the same breath.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The changes have provoked criticism from Democrats, who have accused the president of trying to weaponize the arts for political purposes.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In those days, Ireland prided itself on being behind the times, and the frantic Sixties felt to us more like the fallow Forties.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But then, Miami has prided itself on not earning style points all season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The policy Uthmeier is outraged about, known as the Rooney Rule, was first introduced in 2002.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Columbia, and Northwestern subsequently resigned, unable to justify their decisions either to Congress or to their own outraged board members and donors.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other birds won’t be bothered, but the crows will stay away for a long time.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some players encouraged the 49ers to investigate, but Lynch noted that it was not broached by anyone who joined the team in the past few weeks since free agency opened, including wide receiver Mike Evans.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Students should be encouraged to think historically, Zavala said, and to approach larger themes of colonization, erasure, power and to reflect on the way movements are shaped and the contradictions that occur within them.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Speakers also thanked and congratulated their teams, including prosecutors, police officers, and social workers for helping keep children safe.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a statement on Monday, Johnson congratulated King on landing the gig.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That was the result of angry partisans taking seriously Trump’s bogus election-fraud claims.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans are angry that the bill passed early Friday by the Senate does not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Piqued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piqued. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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