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  • past tense form of pique.
  • past participle of pique.
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piqued

[peekt] / pikt /










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"Because we had to keep emailing after that, it really piqued our interest."

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The prospect of a slightly more vibrant alternative has piqued the interest of some Viking cruisers, leading to speculation that a broader vibe shift may be coming on the river.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 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

But when a reporter noted that rates might go even higher this year, the president sounded piqued.

From Slate Jun. 17, 2026

That piqued Thomas’s interest-—he had been wanting to do that.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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