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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
The teaser showed Cliff lounging at a bar, wandering some film sets, and racing a derby car around a dirt track.
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The teaser alone is absolute cinema.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
The new teaser confirms that the show’s cast also includes Linney.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The collaboration campaign kicked off with a teaser Friday revealing the custom logo.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
The teaser alone is absolute cinema.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
The new teaser confirms that the show’s cast also includes Linney.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
The collaboration campaign kicked off with a teaser Friday revealing the custom logo.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaser
Noun
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All three tease the impending events in interviews with EW.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
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During that time, Flair and Ripley have largely been on the same page, but there have been plenty of teases of tension as well.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Plaskolite was cited for causing a public nuisance, according to AQMD documents.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Her annoyance about that has led tennis tournaments to consider their strategy for the behind-the-scenes video that serves as catnip for fans.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The best affordable pet products are ones that solve everyday annoyances—like odor, shedding, scratch damage, messy mealtimes or anxious behaviors.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Noun
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This can stunt growth, impede the roots' ability to absorb water, cause leaf rot, and attract pests.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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An inspector will come to check the plants for pests.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaser. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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