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
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
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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Criticism triggers defensiveness; defensiveness fuels contempt; contempt provokes stonewalling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Van Zee Design Interiors prides itself on making the design process fun and creating relationships with its clients that last long after the final pillows are in place.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Aisha prides herself on her body’s fortitude, earned through years of training with her soldier father.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In New York, there’s no worry; no one bothers us.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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My hope is that Reunion encourages commissioners and production companies to create space for other deaf people to come forward and tell their stories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
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Lowering rates may cause inflation and stimulates the economy to hire more.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fiber helps slow digestion and stimulates the production of satiety hormones.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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For Wilson, her story starts like that of many who face the same frustrations, but few who use their magic to turn them into solutions.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Their frustrations with current solutions point to future opportunities.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fort Worth bed bugs The B-plot of Episode 7 has Peggy setting up a Little Free Library in her front yard in an effort to build community.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Piques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piques. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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