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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
After multiple struggles, the music icon says in the teaser for his new interview with Good Morning America's Chris Connelly that his health has improved.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
In an Instagram teaser, Neeleman cast her own 9-year-old daughter, Frances, to help promote the launch.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Since movie teasers trickled out in late 2025, plus a surprise sneak peek during this year's Super Bowl LX, critics have taken to Spielberg's new movie and the overall reaction has been positive.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 May 2026
Phoebe Bridgers is part of the crew helping catch a predator in the official teaser for A24’s Primetime.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
In an Instagram teaser, Neeleman cast her own 9-year-old daughter, Frances, to help promote the launch.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Since movie teasers trickled out in late 2025, plus a surprise sneak peek during this year's Super Bowl LX, critics have taken to Spielberg's new movie and the overall reaction has been positive.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 28 May 2026
Phoebe Bridgers is part of the crew helping catch a predator in the official teaser for A24’s Primetime.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 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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There is boredom, and annoyance with this passive, oblivious little girl.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Cepeda had previously avoided being roped into a public debate, much to the annoyance of his rivals.—
Catherine Ellis,
Miami Herald,
1 June 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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