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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
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Rhys teases of the finale’s contents.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
The number of aces in baseball has diminished over time, while the number of teases has proliferated.
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Tim Britton,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
The film is about the complexities of mental health, Blaze teases.
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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.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Alongside the episode, audiences got a chance to watch the trailer for Season 15, which teases storylines of Bobby (Pamela Adlon) branching out at his restaurant job and starting a relationship with Connie (Lauren Tom), while Peggy (Kathy Najimy) gets really competitive in a new hobby.
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Rafael Motamayor,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Morgan Wallen teases new music.
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Lacking Empathy Empathy develops at different rates, says Shaw, but if your child laughs at someone getting hurt, teases others for their feelings, or seems cold when someone else is left out, that could be a red flag.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 June 2026
The Grammy winner also teases that new music is on the way.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The clip, which starts from Scooby's view, teases something absolutely vicious.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Now his memoir teases further insights.
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Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
3 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).
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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
Verb
Without giving away too many details, Score teases the end of the fifth book has a surprise for these loyal readers.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Alongside the episode, audiences got a chance to watch the trailer for Season 15, which teases storylines of Bobby (Pamela Adlon) branching out at his restaurant job and starting a relationship with Connie (Lauren Tom), while Peggy (Kathy Najimy) gets really competitive in a new hobby.
—
Rafael Motamayor,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Morgan Wallen teases new music.
—
David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Lacking Empathy Empathy develops at different rates, says Shaw, but if your child laughs at someone getting hurt, teases others for their feelings, or seems cold when someone else is left out, that could be a red flag.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
22 June 2026
The Grammy winner also teases that new music is on the way.
—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The clip, which starts from Scooby's view, teases something absolutely vicious.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Now his memoir teases further insights.
—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
3 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
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up.
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Still, the star did not name her harassers.
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Most harassers do not harass others in front of someone else.
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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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Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
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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.
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.
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