Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
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An exhaustive in-depth investigation by The Post — okay, fine, a few conversations with staffers in Utah’s program — didn’t reveal any concrete answers to this particular riddle.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025 -
One of the Milwaukee Bucks’ many offseason riddles centers on The Mayor himself—Bobby Portis.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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That is a big piece of the RSU organization puzzle, said Stermetz.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Monument Valley 3 – July 22 Release platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC The third game in the Monument Valley series promises to bring mind-bending puzzles and chill vibes to players, much like the first two games.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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This kind of linguistic conundrum is the subject of Speaking in Tongues, published last month.—
Carey Baraka,
The Dial,
26 June 2025
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Solar Orbiter should do its share in solving both pure solar physics conundrums as well as in more practical applications like space weather.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
21 June 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
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The company specializes in educational toys such as Botley: The Coding Robot and the brainteaser Kanoodle.—
Paul Wiseman and Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Of course, there are some unrealistic elements in F1, moments that might have sticklers raising an eyebrow, but the film doesn’t feel any less dramatic than the real thing.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2025
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Wilson had always been a stickler in the studio, the perfectionist who kept repeating takes, bean-counters be damned, until the song felt right.—
Elias Leight,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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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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Mohammed's character Hugh has to snort cocaine during the trio's initial meeting with the gangster Fly (Paddy Considine) to prove that the trio aren't posers.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The posers tricked victims with fake threats, like demanding payments to avoid legal consequences and potential computer issues, according to the Department of Justice.—
Annie Goodykoontz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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The format combines quiz questions with physical action as contestants position themselves to catch falling balls for cash prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
21 June 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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