Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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Here’s a riddle for a frigid wintry day in Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Everyone will take their own approach to the riddle, and there are no right answers.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
21 Jan. 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 … REAL STEAL – These states are considering eliminating property taxes for homeowners.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The real set-piece quiz With his third win in as many games, Michael Carrick’s excellent start to life has quickly quelled any lingering doubts over the dismissal of his predecessor, Ruben Amorim, last month.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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