Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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To all appearances, the riddle of identity had been posed and solved.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025 -
And then there is the research on the astronauts themselves that could have knock-on effects both for helping crews stay healthier on long-duration deep space missions, and also provide new clues to the riddle of aging—and perhaps slow it down.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some Halloween attractions have an ethical conundrum.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Your gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 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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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
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Our mother had been a stickler for our family lunches every Sunday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 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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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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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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This quiz invites you to dive into the moon's geography and uncover the secrets etched into its surface.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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