peaked
1 Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of peaked1
First recorded in 1400–50, peaked is from the late Middle English word pekyd; see peak 1, -ed 3
Origin of peaked2
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Example Sentences
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Foreign holders already have played a smaller role in the Treasury market ever since their share in the market peaked at nearly 56% in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 6, 2026
Boeing shareholders have endured one setback after another since the stock peaked in 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The country anthem originally peaked at number seven in 1976 - her joint-highest UK chart placing.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
This year's figures, however, remain far below those recorded in 2011, when piracy in the region peaked.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The first house I see is Windemere with its multitude of peaked roofs.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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