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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.
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Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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The two meet in the depths of space and work together to solve the riddle.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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The states' warming patterns weren't uniform, Jesús Gonzalo, an economist and professor at the University of Charles III in Madrid, explained using a riddle.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Kristin Dwyer's In Time With You (out March 3 from Wednesday Books), that's the conundrum facing Nieve Monroe, who's devastated after her boyfriend Carter dies saving her from drowning.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Cavs’ conundrum Long before the Harden news was known, there was league-wide chatter about whether the Cavs could land a star player with the hopes of returning to title-contending status.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mike Bibby is a stickler for details in a sport that has defined him and often consumes him.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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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
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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Costumed reporters and awkward celebrity posers.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Newsom became, by his own definition, a poser.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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
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Take the quiz here … CUTTING TIES – Prince William breaks royal code to distance himself from ‘despicable’ uncle Andrew.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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