1
: having an inflorescence that is a spike
spiked blooms
2
: having sharp projecting points
a spiked tail
spiked collars
3
of hair
: arranged in stiff tufts
a spiked hairstyle
4
of beverages
: containing alcohol : hard sense 2b
spiked seltzers
Wisconsin gets to be among the first to try a new line of 80-calorie spiked sodas with zero sugar.—
Kathy Flanigan
Kathy FlaniganExamples of spiked in a Sentence
a lizard with a spiked tail
Recent Examples on the Web
Nine metal figures appear to shiver and brace against the cold, some in chains, one wearing a heavy, spiked punishment collar.
—Kyle Gassiott, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Hello, antioxidant-rich mango butter, vitamin-C spiked acerola extract, and hydrating watermelon seed oil, just to name a few.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
But House Republicans, in large part directed by former president Donald Trump, recently spiked legislation that could address some of these concerns.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Yearly unanswered 911 calls spiked under Mitchell’s watch while the number of 911 dispatcher positions fell, the station reported.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
Evans' custom double-breasted suit was paired with a white shirt and a silk tie, sleek shoes and spiked hair.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Then the man picked up Spencer’s spiked cricket cleat.
—Cynthia McFadden, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Large chains, spiked jewelry or spiked accessories.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Her gold earrings featured a spiked detail adding some dimension to what would’ve just been a plain all-black outfit.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
Kyle Gassiott, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Hello, antioxidant-rich mango butter, vitamin-C spiked acerola extract, and hydrating watermelon seed oil, just to name a few.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
But House Republicans, in large part directed by former president Donald Trump, recently spiked legislation that could address some of these concerns.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Yearly unanswered 911 calls spiked under Mitchell’s watch while the number of 911 dispatcher positions fell, the station reported.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2024
Evans' custom double-breasted suit was paired with a white shirt and a silk tie, sleek shoes and spiked hair.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Then the man picked up Spencer’s spiked cricket cleat.
—Cynthia McFadden, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
Large chains, spiked jewelry or spiked accessories.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Her gold earrings featured a spiked detail adding some dimension to what would’ve just been a plain all-black outfit.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Spiked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiked. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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spiked
adjective1
: having sharp points
2
: arranged in stiff clumps
spiked hair
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