as in conspiracy
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the intrigue was quickly discovered, and the would-be assassins were arrested
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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting
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Recent Examples of intrigue
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
But for 10 consecutive years, that intrigue has led to zero playoff appearances.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
If you’re intrigued by Buddhist philosophy or the neuroscience of mindfulness, geek out.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Further intrigue came when Frith tracked down the man who brought the tape to Canada: Jack Herschorn, a former Vancouver label executive.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
But for 10 consecutive years, that intrigue has led to zero playoff appearances.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
One intrigued user asked whether the children were all painting different factions (armies and races in Warhammer 40k).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
If you’re intrigued by Buddhist philosophy or the neuroscience of mindfulness, geek out.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigue
Noun
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Michael was found not guilty of three counts of neglect and conspiracy to commit neglect of a dependent in 2022, while the charges against Kristine were dropped shortly after.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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How ‘chemtrails’ went from conspiracy to legislation Even before Kennedy’s new position, conspiracies about geoengineering and chemtrails ran rampant online.—
Ramishah Maruf, Brandon Miller,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Less than a month into the job, Trump and the Japanese Prime Minister plotted their response to a North Korean missile launch in the open-air patio of Mar a Lago, photos of which ended up on Facebook.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Charity workers had plotted the heights and weights of Daasanach children on World Health Organization charts—the same ones our pediatrician used to monitor my daughter’s growth—and determined that more than two-thirds of the kids were malnourished.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Encourage your student to reach out to local professors or professionals in fields that genuinely interest them, rather than focusing solely on prestigious summer programs with low acceptance rates.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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What interests me with AI is the uncontrollability.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Kelly’s portrayal contradicts other characterizations of Drue, including those made in prior legal proceedings, which depicted him as the architect of schemes to conceal assets and manipulate the legal system.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Other parts of the U.K.’s immigration system have been criticized as well, including the Seasonal Worker Visa scheme, which NGOs say leaves people open to various forms of exploitation, debt bondage and forced labor.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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TikTok users were fascinated by the video, awarding it more than 561,000 likes and a whopping 7.3 million views, as thousands of commenters asked questions about the process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Seth had seen other successful you-pick farms in the area and was fascinated by the idea of re-creating the Netherlands' iconic flower fields in Alabama.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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And now, Austen fans can immerse themselves in her world like never before.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Intrigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrigue. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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