pique
verb (used with object)
to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride.
are piquing
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present progressiveof pique.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders also are piquing interest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
LeAnn Rimes Singer-songwriter Most of the reads that are piquing my interest have inspiring, consciousness-expanding, soul-penetrating themes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2020
Technological improvements and commercial mass production of small satellites for broadband and communications constellations are piquing government interest once again, though.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2018
Even though France and Japan also launch operations from the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, it is China's military ambitions that are piquing interests.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2015
