Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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Refusing to simply hand the viewer a conclusion, Penn leaves Hackman spinning his boat in the warm Gulf waters, an iconic visual metaphor for the confusion and frustration of his unanswerable riddle — and perhaps of his entire era.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Representing himself in the case, Routh submitted three filings to the court, all of which were filled with unusual sentiments and riddles with typos.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Looking for a free mini puzzle?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Looking for a free mini puzzle?—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 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,
10 Sep. 2025
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Your questions, comments, gardening triumphs and conundrums are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 daily brainteaser features 16 seemingly random words grouped together in a box.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As carry-on only travelers, Ryan and I are sticklers about efficient packing.—
Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what legal-ethics sticklers might think of its business model, the 156-person startup has been growing quickly.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
21 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,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kovar admitted to getting tripped up in the Chiefs trivia quiz.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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