quizzes 1 of 2

noun

plural of quiz
1
as in teases
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another always eager to put everything down, my boyfriend had to be a quiz and make fun of the actors and costumes in our local theater troupe's latest production

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2
as in exams
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence according to the magazine's marriage quiz, the chances that we'll have a 10th wedding anniversary are just about nil

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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits even by House of Lords standards, the cross-dressing earl was considered quite a quiz

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quizzes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quiz
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as in asks
to put a question or questions to quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class

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as in questions
to put a series of questions to hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements

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Recent Examples of quizzes
Noun
This new experience includes Study Mode, quizzes, learning visualizations, and responsible homework reminders. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Training software could adjust quizzes and questions based on an operator’s performance. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The learning features include quizzes, homework reminders, study mode and learning visualizations. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The new teen experience includes a range of educational features, including homework reminders, quizzes and learning visualizations and Study Hours, where parents or teens can determine when Study Mode is on by default. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The first 8,000 players each hour to get 100% on the multiple-choice and true-or-false quizzes have the chance to win BOGO entrée codes, free Cilantro Lime Sauce or Queso Blanco and Chipotle Rewards points. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The app has also dabbled in other games including word games, quizzes and a Wheel of Fortune title. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Around her, visitors sample Korean food, browse cosmetics, test their knowledge in quizzes and take part in K-pop dance contests. — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Users can follow personalized self-growth plans, take quizzes, highlight insights, and turn key points into flashcards. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quizzes
  1. teases
  2. exams
  3. eccentrics
  4. asks
  5. questions
  6. teasers
  7. tests
  8. characters
Noun
  • The final exchange is honestly the strangest and teases what’s in store for this week’s SNL episode.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of teases
Noun
  • In July, a wooden boat transporting students back from state exams sank in central , killing at least 20 people.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • More and more Indians are sitting for these high-stakes exams every year, while spots at elite schools remain scarce, and jobs aren’t growing fast enough to accommodate graduates.
    — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of exams
Noun
  • No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Definition of eccentrics
Verb
  • The lawsuit asks the court for an injunction that would prevent OpenAI or its agents from accessing computer networks or systems without authorization.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Another question asks how the candidate would respond if the project’s requirements changed halfway through.
    — Victor Karpenko, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of asks
Verb
  • Brands need to understand how often they are surfaced, which questions trigger recommendations and how recommendations translate into traffic and sales.
    — Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Unconvinced by Kitty’s sudden engagement, Claire questions the future her sister is choosing.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of questions
Noun
  • The coven returns in that season, and knowing how Cordelia became the Supreme might be key to the 13th season, as Madison mentions a new Coven leader in one of the teasers.
    — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • After months of teasers and persistent leaks, Google's next-generation laptop operating system—and the first computers to support it—are official.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of teasers
Noun
  • The autonomous vehicle launches from a carrier aircraft and conducts high-speed atmospheric tests before returning for recovery.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The tests were also pretty harsh when assessing my flexibility.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tests
Noun
  • The conversation and the word itself, which gives the seventh and final episode its title, unlocks the Biblical underpinnings and the complexities governing many of the main characters.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Still, the endeavor feels worth it for Pugh and Lee’s standout efforts, which etch their characters deep into one’s memory.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
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