STUMPER Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

stumper

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Definition of stumper

as in riddle

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Recent Examples of stumper While its peculiar sport partnering is a worthwhile trivia stumper, Nordic combined is one of the 16 original Winter Olympics events, dating back to the Games’ origins in 1924 in Chamonix, France. — Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Whether the brand promise of independence survives a business model built on agent territory sales is one of the next riddles for the housing market to solve.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Like all myths, that of Medusa plays upon the riddle of origins.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of riddle

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That presents a continuity conundrum for users entering the several miles of the High Line Canal trail that lie inside Cherry Hills Village.

— John Aguilar, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026
The Kalshi conundrum Unlike some of the other companies that oversee affiliated trading arms, Kalshi has suggested in public statements that its corporate sibling exists solely to add needed liquidity in thin markets.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of conundrum

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The full Chiefs team has not reported for camp yet, but Bieniemy, who is known for being a stickler for details, already has impressed the rookies.

— Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Yet Rodriguez isn’t a stickler for showing up to meetings herself, ranking near the bottom of her colleagues for attendance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of stickler

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The latest slang to capture the Gen Z zeitgeist is a way to say poser, try-hard or fraud.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Much like how the Supreme collection adds Salem’s subterranean style to the closets of Depop posers, Red Dragon functions as a gallery of their rarest music for newcomers to gaze upon.

— Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 21 May 2026

Definition of poser

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Other toughies are at the not-so-soft Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, the revenge trip to New England in Week 15 and the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium in Week 17.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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

Definition of toughie

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Samsung 32-Inch Flat Computer Monitor A quiz to study for today, a test tomorrow, and a paper due next week — such is the life of a student.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 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

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