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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
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
During that time, Flair and Ripley have largely been on the same page, but there have been plenty of teases of tension as well.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly ahead of the season 1 finale, showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier offered several teases of what to expect in season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
In its hyper-focus on Moulin himself, the film forgets to incorporate the wider world, including and especially the question of who might have betrayed him — a real mystery it half-teases before ignoring.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
The number of aces in baseball has diminished over time, while the number of teases has proliferated.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The film is about the complexities of mental health, Blaze teases.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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
These teases run counter to the messaging Grande has been putting out since last year about not doing another album anytime soon.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Kyle teases the eventual Meija reveal by calling a huddle onstage with Kyle, Ciara, Carl, Ben and Mia during a break in the action, and insinuates that West got with Amanda for publicity purposes.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
Now his memoir teases further insights.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Brad, naturally, doesn't see it that way, and then teases some revenge.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Season one teases the turmoil ahead, after Dean finds out that Allie has slept with his very own (heated) rival, Hunter (Charlie Evans).
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The two minute-plus first look (below) at the first cast gathering since co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson went public with their relationship teases some lighter moments when the group claims their spots on the reunion couch around host Andy Cohen.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Though there is no news yet on the possibility of a second season for The Wonderfools, the series ends with a mid-credits scene that teases more.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Despite ending with onscreen text that teases a second movie, there are no scenes during the credits.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rhys teases of the finale’s contents.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
During that time, Flair and Ripley have largely been on the same page, but there have been plenty of teases of tension as well.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly ahead of the season 1 finale, showrunners Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier offered several teases of what to expect in season 2.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
In its hyper-focus on Moulin himself, the film forgets to incorporate the wider world, including and especially the question of who might have betrayed him — a real mystery it half-teases before ignoring.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 May 2026
The number of aces in baseball has diminished over time, while the number of teases has proliferated.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The film is about the complexities of mental health, Blaze teases.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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
These teases run counter to the messaging Grande has been putting out since last year about not doing another album anytime soon.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026
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The clip, which starts from Scooby's view, teases something absolutely vicious.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Kyle teases the eventual Meija reveal by calling a huddle onstage with Kyle, Ciara, Carl, Ben and Mia during a break in the action, and insinuates that West got with Amanda for publicity purposes.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
Now his memoir teases further insights.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Brad, naturally, doesn't see it that way, and then teases some revenge.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Season one teases the turmoil ahead, after Dean finds out that Allie has slept with his very own (heated) rival, Hunter (Charlie Evans).
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The two minute-plus first look (below) at the first cast gathering since co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson went public with their relationship teases some lighter moments when the group claims their spots on the reunion couch around host Andy Cohen.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Though there is no news yet on the possibility of a second season for The Wonderfools, the series ends with a mid-credits scene that teases more.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Despite ending with onscreen text that teases a second movie, there are no scenes during the credits.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teases
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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.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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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
Noun
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And even then, referees seemed to regard injuries as nuisances that stopped the flow of the game.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Onions will repel not only aphids and spider mites, but also larger garden nuisances, like deer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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In It Was an Accident, Walter jokes about her dating life, her kids and the current political climate all while incorporating the crowd in her standup.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Brittany Bell jokes that doctorate dissertation is 'coincidental' Bell, who also has a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a master's degree from Pepperdine University, spoke about her doctoral dissertation in the February 2025 interview.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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In the final episode of the season, Max taunts Pip on her way to Stanley’s funeral as his companion, a young blonde, laughs and drinks wine.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, the star did not name her harassers.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Most harassers do not harass others in front of someone else.—
Briana Mascaro,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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These scams are not random annoyances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Being in the same room can make issues worse, with choosing what to watch on television and snoring being the biggest annoyances.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Comeback kids these 2026 Boston Red Sox are not.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is demanding all copies of Unethical Hoops, a new Operation-style board game that mocks his foul-drawing reputation, be destroyed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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