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

[peekt] / pikt /










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Loudcasting has piqued the interest of experts who study how technology shapes our behaviours, and they agree there's a strong generational factor.

From BBC Aug. 5, 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

The FBI agent from Connecticut piqued investigators’ interest, as did another man thought to have ties to the CIA, but that line of inquiry went nowhere.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

St. George, Utah, in the Mojave Desert has piqued travelers’ interests as Expedia recorded a 125% uptick in searches for the destination compared to last year.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 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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