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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 spring campaign marks a return engagement for Chetrit, who had lensed the teaser campaign in the weeks ahead of the Loewe debut by the American design duo, best known as founders of the Proenza Schouler brand.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Watch the teaser for YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird) above.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The father-daughter duo appeared in a teaser trailer for the film in December, which saw Thor praying to his father Odin for the strength to survive one last fight.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
This one even has two separate teasers.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
Watch the teaser for YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird) above.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The father-daughter duo appeared in a teaser trailer for the film in December, which saw Thor praying to his father Odin for the strength to survive one last fight.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
This one even has two separate teasers.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaser
Noun
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Rashada’s recruitment played out in cryptic Twitter teases from a booster, Hugh Hathcock, and behind the scenes in text messages with eyeball emojis.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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As winter lingers and spring teases, Stewart reveals how home gardeners can make the most of this in-between moment.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Feb. 2026
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Honeysuckle is considered a nuisance by many homeowners.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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This list includes invasive species that spread across the landscape, smothering everything in their path (like kudzu, of course), as well as fast-growing native species, like trumpet vine and Virginia creeper, which spread quickly and can become a nuisance in yards and gardens.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Although there is a standing ovation, Derya doesn’t hang around to bask in the applause, much to the annoyance of a visiting politician who is angling for a selfie with the star.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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To the president's annoyance, surprisingly solid economic statistics have failed to persuade many Americans to adopt a rosier outlook.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Below, our bed bug experts detail how to recognize the earliest signs of a pest problem, the different types of available treatments, and top tips for preventing bed bugs from ever crossing your bedroom's threshold.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ira Parker, the co-creator and showrunner behind A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, confirms these pests were a genuine issue when filming this big set piece.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaser. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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