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adjective (1)

ˈpēkt How to pronounce peaked (audio)
Definition of peakednext
as in pointed
tapering to a thin tip the church's peaked spire is a prominent feature of the town's skyline

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peaked

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adjective (2)

ˈpē-kəd How to pronounce peaked (audio)
1
as in pallid
lacking a healthy skin color you probably should go home, as you're looking awfully peaked

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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body I'm feeling a little peaked, so I'm going to lie down

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peaked

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verb

past tense of peak
as in surged

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Recent Examples of peaked
Adjective
Fowler-Nicolosi more or less peaked as a redshirt freshman. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026 The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Crowell’s version peaked in intensity at the bridge and then dropped in volume by the end; Schwarz beefed up the back end, keeping the energy at peak volume to the very finish. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 Having probably peaked in late 2024, the sun is now thought to be on the wane, but as well as yet to be proven (there may be a double peak), the finest aurora displays often occur in the few years after solar maximum. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peaked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaked
  1. pointed
  2. pallid
  3. sick
  4. increased
  5. tipped
  6. pale
  7. poorly
  8. proliferated
Adjective
  • The sharp pointed toes of this designer style are adorned with lace-up detailing, a subtle nod to the lacing of a corset.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, however, his criticism of Israel has grown more pointed.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of pointed
Adjective
  • Young people in particular have soured on the technology over the last year, a development that may at least partially be explained by a pallid entry-level job market.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This mordant melange takes off from the opening sequence, when Niaz finds himself at a casting call for an indie directed by Aza (Elene Mausuradze), an androgynous female director with the pallid look of a Tim Burton extra.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pallid
Adjective
  • Hospital executives have begun reporting more unpaid medical bills, and experts warn health plans will raise premiums further as they're left with enrollees who are, on average, sicker and more expensive to cover.
    — Christine Mai-Duc, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026
  • When workers become sick, exhausted, or unable to work safely, productivity falls, disruptions increase, and supply chains become more vulnerable.
    — Lucy Siers, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sick
Verb
  • The entry of streaming services such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix have only increased the rights fees.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Russell won Saturday's sprint at Zandvoort but Antonelli still increased his standings lead to 53 points despite placing fourth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • At the moment, the state of Florida minimum hourly wage stands at $14 an hour for non-tipped employees.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Workers want pay and benefits in line with what the union says is the new citywide standard, which is a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by 2028, a 15-room daily quota for housekeeping workers, 18% banquet gratuity and more, the release says.
    — Laura Fay, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Definition of tipped
Adjective
  • The open-plan four-bedroom features polished concrete floors, built-ins with pale wood, and windows placed to maximize energy efficiency.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of pale
Adjective
  • For however poorly things are going — and the bad tone set by the starters has leaked into some defensive lapses and some pressing at the plate — the Padres got themselves into a really favorable position before this.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This involves having a poorly or non-functioning colon and is not usually reversible.
    — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Definition of poorly
Verb
  • The legal tussle comes as prediction markets have proliferated in the United States over the past two years.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The tech company operates 120,000 cameras in every state but Alaska and has been the subject of heightened controversy as stories of inaccuracy and misuse proliferated in recent months.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026
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