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
After the duo appeared in two preliminary teasers, the final ad in the campaign features Stiller and Boone singing about banana ripeness in a faux-'80s broadcast, and will air during a commercial break at the Super Bowl.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
After sharing two adorable teasers of the spot, PEOPLE has a look at the full commercial ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Finally, any teasers about Guild Wars 3?
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Though much has been kept under wraps regarding the project, first-look images and teasers have drummed up increasing interest in Nolan’s take on the ancient poem, which traces Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
But beware, directors Joe and Anthony Russo insist that these are not exactly teasers or trailers, and are in fact cryptic clues as to the direction of the film's narrative, so carefully dissect and evaluate them at your will!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Side inclines with a twist and teasers target your oblique muscles.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
There’s something charmingly low-budget about the whole affair, devoid of splashy graphics or teasers about what’s to come and instead foregrounding the excitement of the stars.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
In the meantime, aficionados got teasers in the shape of a food truck outside Saint Laurent and an outpost in the seven-story Alaïa flagship on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
After sharing two adorable teasers of the spot, PEOPLE has a look at the full commercial ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Finally, any teasers about Guild Wars 3?
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Though much has been kept under wraps regarding the project, first-look images and teasers have drummed up increasing interest in Nolan’s take on the ancient poem, which traces Odysseus, King of Ithaca, on his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
But beware, directors Joe and Anthony Russo insist that these are not exactly teasers or trailers, and are in fact cryptic clues as to the direction of the film's narrative, so carefully dissect and evaluate them at your will!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Side inclines with a twist and teasers target your oblique muscles.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
There’s something charmingly low-budget about the whole affair, devoid of splashy graphics or teasers about what’s to come and instead foregrounding the excitement of the stars.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
In the meantime, aficionados got teasers in the shape of a food truck outside Saint Laurent and an outpost in the seven-story Alaïa flagship on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teasers
Noun
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The vehicle, as tends to be the case with teases like this, is covered in a camouflage wrap, its still possible to make out some intriguing details.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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Much like Zayn, there had, at times, been teases that Orton would be involved in the WWE title scene come WrestleMania 42.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Milwaukee, nuisances include loud music, loitering and littering.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Dec. 2025
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Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Kiehl’s Hydration 2 The Max Set Winter can bring its fair share of skin annoyances and complications—namely, dry skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
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While valley farmers are used to dealing with droughts and invasive pests, there's now a growing concern over politics impacting their profits.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Turn a Blind Eye to Voles Voles are mouse-like rodent pests that can damage your grass.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Teasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teasers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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