as in conspiracy
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the intrigue was quickly discovered, and the would-be assassins were arrested
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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting
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Recent Examples of intrigue
Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
There’s a lot of intrigue surrounding the release of the Epstein files, Martin Luther King files, John F. Kennedy files.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
If you’re intrigued by Buddhist philosophy or the neuroscience of mindfulness, geek out.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As a tale of international intrigue, Black Bag can be as severe as the jet-black, thick-rimmed glasses that appear on George’s face, but just beneath the surface is that enrapturing intensity and a psychic messiness that easily spills out.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
There’s a lot of intrigue surrounding the release of the Epstein files, Martin Luther King files, John F. Kennedy files.
—Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
One intrigued user asked whether the children were all painting different factions (armies and races in Warhammer 40k).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
If you’re intrigued by Buddhist philosophy or the neuroscience of mindfulness, geek out.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigue
Noun
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Victoria, 32, was arrested March 6 on charges of solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to Clark County inmate records.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Victoria, 32, has been charged with solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Read More Trump supporter accused of plotting to assassinate Trump at CA rally.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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With space behind the defence strangled and the centre of the pitch condensed, plotting a course requires precise combination play.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Their affair gives poignant momentum to The Deepest Breath, which is fascinated with athletic obsession.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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The grand monuments, enigmatic gods, and legendary rulers of Ancient Egypt have fascinated the world for centuries.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For a period starting in the late Nineties, you were immersed in the world of pro wrestling and were a consultant for WCW.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Edwards grew up immersed in the sights and sounds of construction — the scent of sawdust and the hum of machinery hauling lumber.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Intrigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrigue. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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