piques 1 of 2

noun

Definition of piquesnext
plural of pique
as in angers
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity in a fit of pique she posted embarrassing photos of her ex-boyfriend on the Internet

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piques

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pique
1
as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts her seat companion piqued her by repeatedly poking her in the ribs

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2
as in provokes
to rouse to strong feeling or action their sarcastic comments piqued him to respond in kind

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3
as in prides
to think highly of (oneself) she piques herself on her considerable musical abilities

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piques
  1. prides
  2. encourages
  3. irritates
  4. stimulates
  5. frustrations
  6. inspires
  7. excites
  8. stirs
Verb
  • The incoming presidential administration prides itself on being pro-business.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The university prides itself on a strong network of student veterans and provides significant support through initiatives like the Don and Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource and Support Center.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of prides
Verb
  • The massive statue is contrasted by a sleek, expansive atrium that devotes significant real estate to community space and a mix of retail and dining options that encourages visitors to linger.
    Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Rather than focusing solely on practicality, fearless positivity encourages prioritizing possibilities over limitations.
    Amy Blankson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritates
Verb
  • However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of stimulates
Noun
  • Kim, the Korean American artist, who is deaf, shared in an email that the billboard reflected personal frustrations.
    Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There have been frustrations with how things have panned out on the court, and the body language of the group was concerning in a loss in Detroit on Saturday.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of frustrations
Verb
  • Structure in a way that best inspires, enables and empowers people to leverage their own and others’ capabilities together in support of the strategy.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Through their collaboration, Willis and Merida have created a work that not only celebrates Kamala Harris’s achievements but also inspires readers to see themselves in the story of history being made.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • Back to the present, what excites you most about creating nail art?
    Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • What excites others is not what excites you.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of excites
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirs
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