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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The price of petrol last peaked at 158.31p on 15 April, falling by more than a penny until the start of May when it began rising again, the RAC said.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
In the last cycle Micron stock peaked at the start of 2022, with the forward P/E at just nine times, ahead of a halving in the shares that year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Tensions peaked recently at Baltimore’s ornate City Hall, where members of the all-Democratic City Council considered a proposal—which would require voter approval—to explicitly grant the inspector general access to records.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The chips sector may not have peaked yet, but the run is looking more fragile.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
He was scarcely two feet tall and almost twice as wide, and he wore a blue uniform with white belt and gloves, a peaked cap, and a very fierce expression.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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