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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2
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
The brand gave him carte blanche to direct her in a teaser for its Métiers d’Art show in Hangzhou, China, last December.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
The app has a guide for new users to learn about teasers, live bets, parlays and other types of wagers.
21+ and present in participating states.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
On Friday, Max released its teaser for Peacemaker season two.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
See 'Tony & Ziva' first photos And teaser as 'NCIS' couple reunite with daughter TaliNeed a break?
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
The app has a guide for new users to learn about teasers, live bets, parlays and other types of wagers.
21+ and present in participating states.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
On Friday, Max released its teaser for Peacemaker season two.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
See 'Tony & Ziva' first photos And teaser as 'NCIS' couple reunite with daughter TaliNeed a break?
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaser
Noun
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Sports rights will connect streaming with traditional media, with teases of NFL games expected throughout the upfront ahead of the league’s official 2025 schedule unveiling.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
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The indie band, led by Jenny Lewis, took the late-night show stage for an intimate performance that focused on the music rather than dramatic production, offering a tease of their current tour.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
Noun
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When Murderbot finally starts voicing its annoyance to Mensah and the team, the series gets a lot more entertaining.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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This perennial prairie native thrives in poor soil and summer heat, tolerating drought, deer, and pests.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Corteva supplies farmers with products for pest and disease control, as well as seeds, livestock feed and nutrient maximizers, which help stabilize nitrogen levels in the soil.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaser. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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