Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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The riddle of Randy drove his parents to distraction.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 Dec. 2025 -
Neighbors put their own spin on the game, dressing up Frank in accessories, and posting riddles and clues to their local Facebook group to give hints on Frank's whereabouts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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How long much of the 10,000-km (6,000-mile) journey is undertaken by the freeloading fish, which only live for about two years, is still a puzzle, Meynecke said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The limitations can turn even common ailments — such as toothaches or ear pain — into difficult medical conundrums.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Your questions and comments as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Together, the Two Bags Have to Be Under 50 Pounds Airlines are sticklers on this one.—
Evie Carrick,
Outside,
16 Nov. 2025
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 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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Friendly goats treat downward dog posers as their own obstacle courses, scrambling atop yogis who may just find that supporting the weight of their agile farm friends is a surprisingly vigorous — and hilarious — core workout.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rideshare posers have also allegedly raped passengers.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vrabel stands at the front of the room before Thursday team meetings and kicks off a quiz-like study hall of the team’s game plan for that week.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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