Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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With 60 minutes on the clock, participants are challenged to solve clues and riddles in order to make their escape.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025 -
If conversations feel like riddles, don’t let pride get in the way of asking the right questions, Leo.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Looking for a free mini puzzle?—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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True, this area is so palpably pretty its image graces containers of chewy nougats and 1,000-piece brainteasers.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
3 Sep. 2025
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The deals also will give Peacock and Hulu access to older episodes of the programs, enabling their viewers to binge on the brainteasers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Our mother had been a stickler for our family lunches every Sunday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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As carry-on only travelers, Ryan and I are sticklers about efficient packing.—
Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And special days call for special grids, such as this set of six toughies that were originally shelved but have remained in our hearts.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Extra time may be spent looking for that toughie that was present just a few days ago.—
Taylor Piephoff,
charlotteobserver,
15 Dec. 2017
Noun
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Rideshare posers have also allegedly raped passengers.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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This was a bit of a poser for planetary scientists.—
David Szondy
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Oneil Cruz stealing 38 bases is not really quiz-worthy.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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