as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
piquing remarks that were said mainly to get a rise out of the other guests at the party
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as in bothering
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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as in provoking
to rouse to strong feeling or action
their sarcastic comments piqued him to respond in kind
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as in priding
to think highly of (oneself)
she piques herself on her considerable musical abilities
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The fourth volume and the final word on the provocative speculative fiction series Southern Reach.The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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But Tarantino views these provocative choices as strengths.Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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The ceremony came at a charged moment, coinciding with Columbia University canceling its graduation ceremony (and largely closing off its campus).David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 May 2024
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Of course, genocide is a charged and redolent term, recalling the systematic precision of the Holocaust and the society-wide butchery of the Rwandan genocide.Kristina Hook, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2022
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Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
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His creative licensing with my performance, always thought provoking and precise with his 'on point' direction for my performance as Regan.Clark Collis, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2023
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This makes the relationship feel dynamic and exciting even as years go by.Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Here are exciting things to do, businesses, and experiences to fill any type of itinerary on your trip to Estero, Florida.Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Piquing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piquing. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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