1
as in tease
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
the teasers were never satisfied until they had caused their victim to burst into tears
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as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
he was by nature a teaser, someone who kept testing people to see if they could calmly bear his put-downs
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Recent Examples of teaser
While photos have been snapped on set and Netflix itself has dropped its first look at Hunnam in character last month, its initial teaser marks the first time Hunnam can be seen really diving into the role — albeit briefly.
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
After exclusive first-looks in USA TODAY and Entertainment Weekly earlier this week, Paramount publicly released a slew of new photos and a new teaser trailer for the upcoming season.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
In a teaser for what's to come, Chase's potential engagement to his girlfriend, Jodi Laine Fournerat, was not met with positive feedback from his family.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Released alongside an apparel collection, the Brick by Brick Air Jordan 4 made its runway debut in January, which included a teaser of a second Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 expected to arrive at retail in 2026.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
After exclusive first-looks in USA TODAY and Entertainment Weekly earlier this week, Paramount publicly released a slew of new photos and a new teaser trailer for the upcoming season.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
In a teaser for what's to come, Chase's potential engagement to his girlfriend, Jodi Laine Fournerat, was not met with positive feedback from his family.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Released alongside an apparel collection, the Brick by Brick Air Jordan 4 made its runway debut in January, which included a teaser of a second Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 expected to arrive at retail in 2026.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaser
Noun
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The teases of matches with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes had fans excited for another in-ring run.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most tantalizing tease of all?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Couples who respect yellow lights tend to build trust, because hesitation is treated as valuable input, not as a nuisance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In this era of college athletics what was once a nuisance and an annoyance — college classes — now often appear to not even be a part of the equation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Anxiety can contribute to feelings of frustration, annoyance, or anger.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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And yet, by the end, my confusion and annoyance almost felt like the point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was used in homes, gardens and office buildings to control pests.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though hostas can be pruned in spring, it’s not recommended since those decaying leaves can harbor pests and diseases over the winter and eventually kill the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaser. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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