as in angers
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
in a fit of pique she posted embarrassing photos of her ex-boyfriend on the Internet
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1
as in annoys
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 provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action
their sarcastic comments piqued him to respond in kind
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3
as in prides
to think highly of (oneself)
she piques herself on her considerable musical abilities
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Recent Examples of piques
Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
As contrarian investors, this neglect piques our interest.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
If this piques your organizational curiosity, look no further than the Lamu 3-Pack of Lazy Susans.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Your desire for expansion and exploration piques with Venus entering Virgo.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
As contrarian investors, this neglect piques our interest.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
If this piques your organizational curiosity, look no further than the Lamu 3-Pack of Lazy Susans.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piques
Verb
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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through her restraint, Roberts provokes in us some semblance of empathy for her character – in a movie where everyone else is basically monstrous.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The starting quarterback has been injured for virtually all of the season, there’s been a revolving door at wide receiver, the defense has zero interceptions and an offense that prides itself on running the ball hasn’t scored a rushing touchdown.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Romancelandia in particular prides itself on being a community of equals.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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What bothers her most is how the refusal seemed to change her brother’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff’s office advises parents to check children’s backpacks and encourages children to speak up to their teachers.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During his appearance on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast alongside his The Roses costar Olivia Colman, the 49-year-old actor opened up about what irritates his family members.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The news irritates Lord Lovat, knowing that if the MacKenzie brothers thought Ellen had run off with Malcom Grant, and Dougal (Sam Retford) was dumb enough to beat Malcom as a result, there has to be a moral lapse in judgment somewhere.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nostalgia stimulates positive emotional experiences, as well as improving an individual's self-esteem.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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During digestion, fat stimulates the release of bile acids from the gallbladder.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Three years ago, her practice made the decision to stop accepting UnitedHealthcare over a different set of reimbursement frustrations.—
Kenzi Abou-Sabe,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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While reality hit them all, one fan has decided to take their frustrations to the courtroom.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Piques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piques. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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