1
as in teases
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 nuisances
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 teasers
Last week, Paramount+ gave fans a few teasers to the new series.
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Brayden Garcia
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
After a sporadic and drawn-out campaign of vague teasers for a new album called Iceman, the rarely understated rapper unveiled a stack of frozen bricks at 81 Bond Street yesterday (April 20), promising that the release date is hidden inside.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The full trailer expanded on these teasers, opening with the metal mask of Doctor Doom (Downey).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
This marked the first extensive footage of Doomsday following brief teasers released in late 2025 and earlier this year focusing on Steve Rogers, Thor and the X-Men, as well as one centering on Shuri and Wakandan friends and The Thing from the Fantastic Four.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Until now, Marvel has only offered four brief teasers focusing on Captain America, Thor, the X-Men and Fantastic Four answering the ultimate call to battle.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
In October, Justin Bieber went live on Twitch with some teasers for his fans.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Buzz has been building for SNL UK all week and teasers will be dropping through the week as Sky builds hype for the show, which kicks off with a six-episode order.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
No additional details have been announced — no release window, no single teasers, no collaborator announcements — which suggests the project may still be in its formative stages.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Brayden Garcia
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
After a sporadic and drawn-out campaign of vague teasers for a new album called Iceman, the rarely understated rapper unveiled a stack of frozen bricks at 81 Bond Street yesterday (April 20), promising that the release date is hidden inside.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
The full trailer expanded on these teasers, opening with the metal mask of Doctor Doom (Downey).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
This marked the first extensive footage of Doomsday following brief teasers released in late 2025 and earlier this year focusing on Steve Rogers, Thor and the X-Men, as well as one centering on Shuri and Wakandan friends and The Thing from the Fantastic Four.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Until now, Marvel has only offered four brief teasers focusing on Captain America, Thor, the X-Men and Fantastic Four answering the ultimate call to battle.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
In October, Justin Bieber went live on Twitch with some teasers for his fans.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Buzz has been building for SNL UK all week and teasers will be dropping through the week as Sky builds hype for the show, which kicks off with a six-episode order.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
No additional details have been announced — no release window, no single teasers, no collaborator announcements — which suggests the project may still be in its formative stages.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teasers
Noun
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The film is about the complexities of mental health, Blaze teases.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Viewers will also get early teases of Vought Rising within the final season of The Boys, offering a first look at what’s ahead as the story continues to evolve.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, these plants are generally deer resistant, which may keep these nuisances from crossing over the garden border.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Place them around the base of plants that tend to attract pests or along the edges of garden beds.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Each animal serves as an important part of the ecosystem, whether that’s cleaning up dead animals or preying on common garden pests.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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“Teasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teasers. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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