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as in joked
to make fun of in a good-natured way
likes to tease her twin brother about his seemingly endless string of girlfriends
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as in taunted
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers
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Recent Examples of teased
After the Jumbotron teased a mystery guest throughout the first half, Cardi B performed a short halftime show at Madison Square Garden.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Plus, Pink will be hosting for the first time — and she's teased that she's set to sail through the Radio City skies with some unbelievable acrobatics.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
As for what’s next, the singer teased a few surprise appearances in the coming months, but remained mum on any potential tour plans.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 6 June 2026
Tierney teased the events of season 2, which will mainly adapt Rachel Reid's The Long Game, during a BookCon panel this past April.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Ford teased this Bronco a couple of weeks ago, promising a premium four-wheeler that goes beyond anything it’s made before.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Supertramp first teased the Paragon back in February ahead of its official world premiere at Overland Expo West 2026 last month.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Despite the cancellations, the group has teased that new artist names are set to be released in the near future.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Their Netflix show, teased in January 2024, represents their most significant step into mainstream entertainment.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Plus, Pink will be hosting for the first time — and she's teased that she's set to sail through the Radio City skies with some unbelievable acrobatics.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
As for what’s next, the singer teased a few surprise appearances in the coming months, but remained mum on any potential tour plans.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 6 June 2026
Tierney teased the events of season 2, which will mainly adapt Rachel Reid's The Long Game, during a BookCon panel this past April.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Ford teased this Bronco a couple of weeks ago, promising a premium four-wheeler that goes beyond anything it’s made before.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Supertramp first teased the Paragon back in February ahead of its official world premiere at Overland Expo West 2026 last month.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Despite the cancellations, the group has teased that new artist names are set to be released in the near future.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Their Netflix show, teased in January 2024, represents their most significant step into mainstream entertainment.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teased
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For real this time Craig Stammen has joked about managing games at Nationals Park before.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Others joked about returning to the Catholic Church after a lifetime of agnosticism and atheism.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The neighbor, who lived across the hall from Valentine, said the suspect routinely taunted her from inside her apartment, uttering her insults through the microphone of a doorbell camera.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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During Sunday afternoon’s series-ending Game 4 — which the Knicks won, 144-114 — the New York fans booed Joel Embiid loudly and taunted him with posters showing Mitchell Robinson dunking on him two days earlier.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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That unique bitterness is mocked, but revered, in countless social media videos.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Super Bowl-winning quarterback, set to join CBS’ pregame show after announcing his retirement Wednesday, went from Seattle Seahawks superstar to frequently mocked journeyman so quickly that only time will help process the implications in an even-handed manner.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Teased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teased. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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