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as in tormenter
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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2
as in nuisance
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 to joke
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 to taunt
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
stop that teasing before you make the baby cry
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as in joking
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as in taunting
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1
as in kidding
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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2
as in mocking
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 tease
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Author and showrunner Jenny Han teases that season 3 will deviate from the storyline in her book series.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Julia Moore, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Breach was teased by the band in a social media post in May, indicating that the album’s content would thematically continue the narrative arcs which the band have focused on across the past decade.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 13 June 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Dua Lipa has been teasing a side part all year.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Based on the tease in the finale, even non-gamers might expect the next installment to be more focused on Abby, and that certainly appears to be the case.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
Author and showrunner Jenny Han teases that season 3 will deviate from the storyline in her book series.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
Jason and Travis' podcast account teased Donna's casting on X, one day before it was officially announced.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 13 June 2025
Twenty One Pilots See latest videos, charts and news
Breach was teased by the band in a social media post in May, indicating that the album’s content would thematically continue the narrative arcs which the band have focused on across the past decade.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 13 June 2025
Verb
The Brat rollout also saw Charli teasing unfinished demos at underground raves to build anticipation.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Dec. 2024
Dua Lipa has been teasing a side part all year.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tease
Adjective
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The application must be grounded in real fears of persecution or danger, as frivolous applications can lead to long-term negative immigration consequences.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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This culminated with an executive order demanding that the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security investigate former administration officials who pushed back against Trump’s frivolous claims that the 2020 election was stolen.—
Mike Fox,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Diane Paulus, the Broadway director, was dancing the American Ballet Theater at a very young age, but her mother’s approach, for me personally, was an inspiring model.—
Susan Dominus,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Pinterest just rounded up its global summer trend predictions, and each is just as inspiring as the next.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Even in this rather dark conclusion, the animator’s comic sensibilities shine through, in the old school ‘X’s replacing the mouse’s eyes in death.—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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All of it paints a vivid word-portrait of comic dignity.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Instruct large language model for a quick, amusing tutorial on how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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From funny reactions to adorable giggles, see some of the best moments from Thursday's big game Comments Taylor Swift is back in her sporty era!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Roman is my kind of Virgil—chatty, funny, forgiving, sharp.—
Marina Harss,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Sheila Turner-Seed died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage, leaving Rachel to be raised by a loving father, Brian Seed, also a noted photographer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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Your ideas, group projects or your network will get a cerebral jolt of inspiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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About 40 percent of the impressive total went to programs helping people with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Another study found that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are less than half as likely to receive a kidney transplant as adults without IDD. Woodward has been working to change that.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Once celebrated for her resilience, Skinner risks being remembered more for inflammatory commentary than athletic achievements.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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In response, Musk posted a series of inflammatory messages on X directed at the president.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Tease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tease. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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