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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Southern California’s heat wave may have peaked, but broiling conditions will continue through the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
It peaked at number 31 in the UK, but climbed to number 10 in the German charts.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
In a separate speech on Wednesday, however, New York Fed President John Williams said: "There are encouraging reasons to expect that inflation has peaked and should edge down in coming quarters."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
In the stock market, nobody rings a bell at the top to tell you when the good times have peaked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
In it she sits ramrod straight, wearing a beaded, peaked headdress and two large silver brooches around her neck.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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