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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 annoyers
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
Some of the best exercises for a stronger core include crunches, teasers, planks, and body-weight squats.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
That piece of information will definitely capture the attention of Swifties, as many of them were quick to speculate that Swift had snuck in teasers about her future ventures — such as potentially headlining Super Bowl 2026, for instance — into the episode.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Universal Halloween Horror Nights creative exclusively tells EW their Fallout house contains season 2 teasers.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
From the album cover to her countdowns and teasers—which may include some of the costumes from the final leg of the Eras tour—everything has been resplendent in a cheery shade of tangerine orange.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
All the previews of Kyle and a mystery woman canoodling on a beach and the teasers about him sleeping with a charter guest have finally come to pass this episode.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Both were nearly devoid of footwear teasers, although the range did include two new looks of the brand’s staple Air Force 1 Low collaboration.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
That piece of information will definitely capture the attention of Swifties, as many of them were quick to speculate that Swift had snuck in teasers about her future ventures — such as potentially headlining Super Bowl 2026, for instance — into the episode.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Universal Halloween Horror Nights creative exclusively tells EW their Fallout house contains season 2 teasers.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
From the album cover to her countdowns and teasers—which may include some of the costumes from the final leg of the Eras tour—everything has been resplendent in a cheery shade of tangerine orange.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
All the previews of Kyle and a mystery woman canoodling on a beach and the teasers about him sleeping with a charter guest have finally come to pass this episode.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Both were nearly devoid of footwear teasers, although the range did include two new looks of the brand’s staple Air Force 1 Low collaboration.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teasers
Noun
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Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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The teases of matches with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes had fans excited for another in-ring run.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But according to Aaron Shmulewitz, a real-estate lawyer, the process for dealing with a repeat window flasher in your co-op isn’t all that different from other nuisances like someone across the hall blasting metal music at midnight.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This provides extra protection against mosquitoes, flies, and other pests without the need to coat yourself in bug spray from head to toe.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Remove wood piles and clutter, seal cracks and leaks, and keep your floors, counters, and appliances clean to prevent pests from entering.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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Overgrown weeds, overhanging branches, litter, loud noises — all of these annoyances might come from your Milwaukee neighbor, but not every complaint should go to the same place.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Teasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teasers. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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