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
  • Finding Lahti’s family was the latest step in a half-century long effort to solve the riddle of what led to the veteran’s death from two bullet wounds to the head.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Whether the brand promise of independence survives a business model built on agent territory sales is one of the next riddles for the housing market to solve.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of riddle
Noun
  • Central colleague cafes provide complimentary premium coffee and beverages, while gaming lounges with puzzles and tabletop games offer opportunities for hands-on breaks from screens.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
  • One of these structures, known as the ’29’ surface oxide, has presented scientists with a puzzle.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of puzzle
Noun
  • But there’s an interesting conundrum that arises from the terminology itself.
    — Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Bradley, the Canadian mayor, also noticed the conundrum facing the American opposition.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 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
  • The new clip opens with Baron Cohen’s famous poser character reintroducing himself after 20 long years.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The latest slang to capture the Gen Z zeitgeist is a way to say poser, try-hard or fraud.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Aug. 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
  • This week's quiz spotlights swimsuit snaps and Hollywood escapes.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • For the final round, Kidman and Bullock quiz each other on some of their most memorable red carpet looks (and there are many).
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of quiz

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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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