stumper

noun

Definition of stumpernext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
  1. riddle
  2. puzzle
  3. conundrum
  4. stickler
  5. brainteaser
  6. poser
  7. toughie
  8. quiz
Noun
  • How Tony would regard the film is a riddle that answers and negates itself, like his tattoo of a snake eating its own tail.
    — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Early in the offseason, Johnson scratched his head at the riddle.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of riddle
Noun
  • So every new piece of information feels less like solving a puzzle and more like realizing how large the puzzle actually is.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • There are a number of really unique plants that will make for a fascinating collection if the extra humidity puzzle can be solved.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of puzzle
Noun
  • 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
  • The same conundrum saw investors punish Alphabet and Tesla, but reward Microsoft and Amazon for accelerating revenue growth and posting blowout backlog numbers this quarter.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of conundrum
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Find some fun brainteaser games to help keep young minds active.
    — Parents, Parents, 11 June 2026
  • That’s not meant as a brainteaser.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Definition of brainteaser
Noun
  • 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
  • Get paid, hang out like the rest of these posers.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Definition of poser
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in to hear how North Carolina’s pivotal Senate race could decide the balance of power in Congress as Republicans fight to hold their slim majority.
    — , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the costs, trade-offs, and financial decisions that come with purchasing and maintaining a home.
    — Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Definition of quiz

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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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