Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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Agatha Christie lived a life shrouded in mystery yet now the BBC is attempting to solve the riddle using artificial intelligence to bring the iconic author back to life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025 -
There’s secrets, codes, riddles and all sorts of fun stuff.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Comments Packing for a warm-weather trip sounds simple in theory, but building outfits that are stylish, comfortable, and versatile enough for travel days can feel like a puzzle.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Inside, discover the latest book releases and puzzles, hang out with kids or join their book club.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Picking out their own clothes or painting their nails with non-toxic polish are easy ways to express themselves, but more permanent changes—like changing the color of their hair—can lead to a real conundrum for parents.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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Expect this particular mystery — along with the conundrum about Belinda and Mundy looking so alike — to be a major plotline throughout the season.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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The daily brainteaser features 16 seemingly random words grouped together in a box.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some people rely on points and miles, while others are sticklers about booking in advance or researching differential deals on sites like Groupon.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Xavier, who has been presented as a stickler for rules, breaks with protocol and begins his investigation without contacting any other authorities.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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This poser is hard to work through when we are only given the text.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Jan. 2025
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After the release of Elden Ring, a famously difficult bestseller, Musk posted a screenshot of his character, but his build instantly exposed him as a poser.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 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.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Take the quiz here … FOOD FIGHT – Woman rants about chicken dinner uproar with boyfriend, igniting social media debate.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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