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
Scary Movie released in theaters on Friday, treating fans after a long hiatus to classically raunchy, Wayans-style send-ups of films like Get Out, Sinners, and M3GAN, all of which were glimpsed in teasers and trailers leading up to the premiere.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 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.
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Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
28 May 2026
New Hollywood aims to support script development through the creation of pitch decks, animatics, and teasers.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
After weeks of teasers, activations and even an art installation in the middle of New York City, official Nike e-commerce images have surfaced of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick sneaker.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
The full trailer expanded on these teasers, opening with the metal mask of Doctor Doom (Downey).
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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.
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 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
New Hollywood aims to support script development through the creation of pitch decks, animatics, and teasers.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
After weeks of teasers, activations and even an art installation in the middle of New York City, official Nike e-commerce images have surfaced of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick sneaker.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Last week, Paramount+ gave fans a few teasers to the new series.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teasers
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They are all stuffed into selections from the adults-only section of a Spirit Halloween store and made to perform amateur strip teases for their fellow Islanders — all strapped to heart-rate monitors — to see who can raise whose heart rate the most.
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Rhys teases of the finale’s contents.
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
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If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.
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From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
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These scams are not random annoyances.
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Sterile insect technique has been used for years to decrease and control pests.
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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“Teasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teasers. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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