1
as in stabs
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey
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2
as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
he spiked what otherwise would have been a dry economic lecture with some jokes and anecdotes
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Verb
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After he's caught red-handed, the pilot goes to confront him when the captain stabs him before throwing him overboard.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024 -
But Min-su ends up hyperventilating as Nam-gyu stabs her to death anyway.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Under either scenario, whether the party can stay together to pass the tax cut extensions, along with other key priorities, remains to be seen.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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These destinations became extensions of her artistry—places where nightlife thrived, creativity radiated, and communities flourished.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Editor’s picks What is Balatro?—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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All those polled answered each question in the team picks portion of the survey.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Here, a breakdown of the key astrological events coming down the pike in 2025.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2024
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The diminution of Black Monday underscores the possibility – perhaps likelihood – that more coaching changes are coming down the pike.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Spikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spikes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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