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  • past tense form of pique.
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piqued

[peekt] / pikt /










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That article, combined with anecdotes that some tech layoffs are hitting older workers, piqued my interest.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Tolo’s introduction to Johnson came in 2016: She saw a quote of his featured in a newsletter about the evolution of humans and AI, and it piqued her interest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

"I was seeing loads about it and it piqued my interest."

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

His Uncle Frank telling jokes from behind the bar in one of these taverns first piqued Dreesen’s interest in comedy.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

It had not been in my plan to listen to him, but my curiosity was piqued and I straightened up to give him my attention.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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