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as in teasers
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
she can be a very cruel tease when she happens upon an unpopular girl who is easily hurt
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as in nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
my youngest brother is a complete tease, following me around everywhere and aping my every move
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as in jokes
to make fun of in a good-natured way
likes to tease her twin brother about his seemingly endless string of girlfriends
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as in taunts
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers
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Recent Examples of teases
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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
While this time around things went a bit smoother, the Step Up actress teases that, still, plenty of chaos will ensue.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The season-two footage that’s been released teases its languid pace and warm, inviting environments all over again — much of season one was spent tracking Frieren’s slow gait through the natural world — punctuated by moments of magical action.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
A bit of mystery from one of Hollywood's greatest entertainers is something to be cherished, of course, and the first trailer teases without giving much away.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The show’s last new episode dropped three and a half years ago, which means remembering what happened while also taking in all the teases about the new season – which is being released in three batches through the end of the year – has been a lot.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
The show’s last episode dropped three and a half years ago, which means remembering what happened while also taking in all the teases about the new season – which is being released in three batches through the end of the year – has been a lot.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Below, Schnapp opens up about Will’s journey in Hawkins and teases what fans can expect in the final season, which is releasing in three parts beginning on Thursday.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The film teases monsters, human remains, and lost vessels without letting the audience experience the world beyond the hull.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Below, Ha opens up about transforming into Sophie Baek, teases what fans can expect from part two, and reveals her future dream projects.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Zamiri teases, knowing full well that Chalamet’s latest stunts — including shouting from the top of the Sphere in Las Vegas and coordinating ping-pong orange outfits with his mother and girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, on the red carpet — have been seen by everyone.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
The footage teases a time jump following the events of Season 2, with the show moving beyond a high school setting.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
My family always teases me about it.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Now, the doctor is back for the sophomore season after a brief stint in rehab, and Ball, 36, teases that viewers will see a new side of him.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The trailer for the film, released this morning, teases an emotional Matt and Ross Duffer wrapping up the Netflix tentpole show that took 10 years to make.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
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
While this time around things went a bit smoother, the Step Up actress teases that, still, plenty of chaos will ensue.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The season-two footage that’s been released teases its languid pace and warm, inviting environments all over again — much of season one was spent tracking Frieren’s slow gait through the natural world — punctuated by moments of magical action.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
A bit of mystery from one of Hollywood's greatest entertainers is something to be cherished, of course, and the first trailer teases without giving much away.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The show’s last new episode dropped three and a half years ago, which means remembering what happened while also taking in all the teases about the new season – which is being released in three batches through the end of the year – has been a lot.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
The show’s last episode dropped three and a half years ago, which means remembering what happened while also taking in all the teases about the new season – which is being released in three batches through the end of the year – has been a lot.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
Below, Schnapp opens up about Will’s journey in Hawkins and teases what fans can expect in the final season, which is releasing in three parts beginning on Thursday.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
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Mykhailova teases him about being so much older than the other students in the program.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The film teases monsters, human remains, and lost vessels without letting the audience experience the world beyond the hull.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Below, Ha opens up about transforming into Sophie Baek, teases what fans can expect from part two, and reveals her future dream projects.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Zamiri teases, knowing full well that Chalamet’s latest stunts — including shouting from the top of the Sphere in Las Vegas and coordinating ping-pong orange outfits with his mother and girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, on the red carpet — have been seen by everyone.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
The footage teases a time jump following the events of Season 2, with the show moving beyond a high school setting.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
My family always teases me about it.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Now, the doctor is back for the sophomore season after a brief stint in rehab, and Ball, 36, teases that viewers will see a new side of him.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The trailer for the film, released this morning, teases an emotional Matt and Ross Duffer wrapping up the Netflix tentpole show that took 10 years to make.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teases
Noun
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Another of one of the teasers shows the tortilla package reflected into the baby’s eye.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Over the last few days, Fragment Design founder Hiroshi Fujiwara has been slowly trickling out teasers of a previously unseen Fragment Design x Nike Mind 002 sneaker with an all-new Flyknit upper.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The agent’s ability to boost productivity is obvious as users offload tedious nuisances to Moltbot, helping to realize the dream of AI evangelists.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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City leaders say vacant properties can often lead to neighborhood nuisances.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In it, DiCaprio expressively jokes with an unseen person.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2026
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Palka jokes more than once that I could be baptized at their next ceremony.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a 30-second clip, Adams is seen leaving a jet bridge while a woman who is walking ahead of him seemingly taunts Adams.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The two come face-to-face at the end of the episode, during which Callahan taunts Kyle over his wife's murder.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Moreover, when harassers disproportionately target women, people of color and LGBTQ officials, entire communities are systematically excluded from participation in self-governance.—
Ernestine Nettles,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 2025
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Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chelsea Handler honors Rob Reiner, mocks DiCaprio's 'Titanic' vacationNeed a news break?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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There, Callahan mocks him, saying that killing him won't assuage Mike of his guilt.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
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The prisoners got out and the saw the torturers.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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As my experience showed, a heavy reliance on physical abuse makes for proficient torturers, not skilled interrogators.—
Elizabeth Tsurkov,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Teases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teases. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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