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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 fascinated
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 intrigued
Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Like most people, I was intrigued by the possibilities AI might bring into the world — more intrigued, not surprisingly, when those possibilities included cures for disease, solutions to poverty and not taking the jobs of every journalist still standing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
People are very intrigued Dale Moss is on the season.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
That defensive mindset is a part of the reason why the Magic were so intrigued with the 20-year-old prospect.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The ‘Likely Not Going Anywhere’ Division Thomas Novak — The Penguins remain very intrigued by him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Selin, a Harvard freshman, becomes intrigued and then enamored by Ivan, an older mathematics student from Hungary.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2025
Teams are very intrigued to have some of their lead evaluators head over to Europe to get eyes on him and see what’s happening.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
He was intrigued by Caglianone’s approach throughout Saturday’s victory.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 3, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
That includes physicists at the University of Manchester, who were intrigued by the difference between crushing an empty soda can versus one that is full of liquid.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Why, some wonder, would a perfectly sane psychotherapist be so intrigued by the Kardashian family?
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Vogue staffers shared their initial reaction to the piece, some of whom were intrigued and pointed out how Blazy is leaning into the fantasy of it all.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The albums—Jimmy Smith, Art Blakey, Horace Silver—immediately intrigued Jeff.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Many people like me — scientists and coffee enthusiasts — were intrigued by a long-term study that found that those who drank multiple cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop dementia.
—Richard M. Ransohoff, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2026
Of Dallas’ Day 3 selections, I’m most intrigued by the versatility LT Overton provides as well as the long-term upside of tackle Drew Shelton, who needs to add strength but possesses the length and agility to ultimately be an NFL starter.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Like most people, I was intrigued by the possibilities AI might bring into the world — more intrigued, not surprisingly, when those possibilities included cures for disease, solutions to poverty and not taking the jobs of every journalist still standing.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
People are very intrigued Dale Moss is on the season.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
That defensive mindset is a part of the reason why the Magic were so intrigued with the 20-year-old prospect.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The ‘Likely Not Going Anywhere’ Division Thomas Novak — The Penguins remain very intrigued by him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Selin, a Harvard freshman, becomes intrigued and then enamored by Ivan, an older mathematics student from Hungary.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2025
Teams are very intrigued to have some of their lead evaluators head over to Europe to get eyes on him and see what’s happening.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Tocchet reiterated Wednesday that he’s intrigued by Barkey’s versatility.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
He was intrigued by Caglianone’s approach throughout Saturday’s victory.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 3, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
That includes physicists at the University of Manchester, who were intrigued by the difference between crushing an empty soda can versus one that is full of liquid.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Why, some wonder, would a perfectly sane psychotherapist be so intrigued by the Kardashian family?
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Vogue staffers shared their initial reaction to the piece, some of whom were intrigued and pointed out how Blazy is leaning into the fantasy of it all.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The albums—Jimmy Smith, Art Blakey, Horace Silver—immediately intrigued Jeff.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Many people like me — scientists and coffee enthusiasts — were intrigued by a long-term study that found that those who drank multiple cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop dementia.
—Richard M. Ransohoff, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2026
Of Dallas’ Day 3 selections, I’m most intrigued by the versatility LT Overton provides as well as the long-term upside of tackle Drew Shelton, who needs to add strength but possesses the length and agility to ultimately be an NFL starter.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigued
Adjective
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The vast acreage of the Newport Beach Golf Course has the city eyeing it for help meeting housing needs, a developer interested in building a surf park and golfers wanting to preserve an affordable option for their recreation.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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But Kenneth Mejia, who was 32 when he was elected controller in 2022, has used social media to highlight his role as auditor of the city’s finances, attracting an audience interested in transparent government spending.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, the company plotted its own intergalactic toy line to market to young male audiences.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege on July 21, 1993, Solis and two co-conspirators plotted a robbery of Guerrero, a narcotics supplier, at his Bronx apartment.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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We were fascinated by a broader trend — covered locally by the Chicago Sun-Times and nationally by outlets including CNBC and The New York Times — of people turning the humble 1040 into a form of civil disobedience.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By identifying moments when viewers are likely to be more engaged, however, TV companies hope to gain some of their pricing power.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Reddit is tracking its users and only punishing only the most engaged ones.—
Jon Christian,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Growing up in working-class Altadena as the second child of a silversmith mother and metalworker father, both of whom have a master’s degree in art and an aversion to television, Chambers spent much of his life immersed in the robust arts-and-crafts scene of Pasadena in the early 2000s.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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The goal is to get citizens more involved and engaged in our democracy.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Trying to link ads to consumer outcomes has been a quest that has occupied many on Madison Avenue for years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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“Intrigued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrigued. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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