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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainteasers
Noun
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When shown how to open the puzzles, children copied all the steps, even unnecessary ones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Thanks for teaching me how to buy clothes that fit, how to cook Mexican food, how to be a better man, how to solve puzzles in Zelda, how to make good playlists, how to be a good friend, and how to understand Spanish.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The resulting footage was only discovered by the Cinémathèque in 2023; now edited together into a cohesive work, this invaluable and sui generis artifact finds one master filmmaker engaging with and taking in thewisdom, riddles, and pronouncements of another.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026
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Neighbors put their own spin on the game, dressing up Frank in accessories, and posting riddles and clues to their local Facebook group to give hints on Frank's whereabouts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Your questions and comments, as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The limitations can turn even common ailments — such as toothaches or ear pain — into difficult medical conundrums.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Brainteasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainteasers. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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