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“Peaked” or “Peeked” or “Piqued”

peaked / peeked / piqued are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

peaked p·IY·k·t

  • adjectivehaving or rising to a peak.

peeked p·IY·k·t

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

piqued p·IY·k·t

  • verbcause to feel resentment or indignation.
Usage

Examples in context

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“peaked”

  • …Top 40 at #33 and peaked at number #18.
  • It peaked at number twenty-three on the…
  • It peaked at No.
  • The album itself peaked at no.
  • Ten months later, it peaked at number twelve.
  • AGypsy peaked at No.
  • …of Palestine, Jewish immigration also peaked in 1935, just months before…
  • …album The College Dropout which peaked at No.
  • It peaked at number 92 on the…
  • …Dutch Top 40 chart and peaked at #5 in the Tipparade.

“peeked”

  • …cracking the window as they peeked in.

“piqued”

  • …he interviewed, his interest was piqued.

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