How to Use spiked in a Sentence

spiked

adjective
  • Tired of spiked gumballs in your yard?
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The jalapeno bacon and spiked ketchup add a kick of spice.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Oh, and there are spiked punches in bowls to share with your crew, too.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2017
  • They were both described as men in their late teens with black, spiked hair.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Grab a spiked cider, find space next to a firepit, and prepare to sing along.
    — Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2021
  • No spiked iPads or fiery exchanges with his head coach.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • For a spiked version, add a splash of vodka.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Beth pulled out a spiked back and Cope raked Dax’s face with it.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • There were two tiny feet and three pairs of big feet, two with spiked high heels which took short steps.
    — Silvina Ocampo, The New Yorker, 11 July 2019
  • On top, her hair is bleach-blonde and spiked to an impressive height.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Watch how the racers use spiked gloves at the start to launch themselves down the track.
    — Magan Crane, The Seattle Times, 11 Feb. 2018
  • Guys will get spiked and walk away with blood running down their legs at the finish line.
    — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2018
  • Fox added on a black thong, sky-high peep-toe platforms, and a spiked choker.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Set out a bottle of bourbon for guests who want a spiked version.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • After all, how many other fruits have a spiked suit of armor as skin?
    — Popular Science, 8 June 2020
  • Many viewers felt that the spiked bat incident crossed a line.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Large chains or spiked jewelry.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Large chains or spiked jewelry.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Large chains or spiked jewelry.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Large chains or spiked jewelry.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Large chains or spiked jewelry.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Large chains or spiked jewelry.
    — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • This is not the first time Amy has created a look with the spiked studs.
    — Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 16 Sep. 2017
  • Watching along feels like getting Gatorade-dumped with spiked eggnog.
    — Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Ready-to-drink cocktails and spiked seltzer are also top sellers.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 May 2021
  • There must be more spiked hot chocolate (in the atmosphere).
    — Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The people behind spiked vapes leave few clues about who makes them or what's inside.
    — Author: Holbrook Mohr, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Sep. 2019
  • At 41, Sarah sports a two-inch-long soft, spiked, punky hairdo.
    — Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Athletes even use spiked gloves on the ice to push themselves faster down the initial slope.
    — Connor Grossman, SI.com, 4 Dec. 2017
  • Last week, there was buzz about Dunkin’ launching a brand of spiked iced coffee and tea.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2023

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