Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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These caterpillars typically riddle plant leaves with lacy holes or chew entire leaves down to nubs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025 -
This was the riddle: What has a spine but no bones?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Researchers have uncovered another piece of the Parkinson’s disease puzzle, identifying that particular immune cells are active long before the hallmark motor symptoms become apparent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2025
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To the frustration of many fans, the former UConn guard—the 30th overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft—was cut after two preseason games, showing the conundrum that current roster limits create for player development.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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That’s quite like the data center conundrum of powering new age technology and consumer needs with fossil fuels which has already reared its head.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 June 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 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
Noun
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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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My mom was a stickler for whole foods, locally sourced and nutrient-dense.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 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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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Take the quiz here … ROOT CAUSE – Your DNA could be stopping you from losing weight.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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