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as in teaser
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 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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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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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
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
In an interview with Empire magazine, the actress gave a light tease of the show’s return while discussing her deep attachment to her character, Cassie.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
The main story, however, is the return of the Lucha Brothers, which was teased by Penta himself.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
These special relationships can be filled with everything from fun and joy to cruel pranks and teasing.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The shoe brand owned by former Wall Street executive Brady Perrigo since 2020 had begun teasing a few pieces for key customers last year and the strong response prompted him to introduce a full menswear collection for fall.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Just the excitement of the brain tease.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
In an interview with Empire magazine, the actress gave a light tease of the show’s return while discussing her deep attachment to her character, Cassie.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
When Mitchell first teased the products on Instagram with a glossy editorial photo of a little girl using a pink jelly mask, the response was loud—and overwhelmingly negative.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025
The main story, however, is the return of the Lucha Brothers, which was teased by Penta himself.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Richter and Slater were hard at work in the rehearsal studio this week, as the comedian and pro dancer shared a TikTok teasing some of the technique that viewers can expect to see in their routine.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
These special relationships can be filled with everything from fun and joy to cruel pranks and teasing.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The rapper began teasing the 11-song project with some suitably creepy videos and visuals on social media just a few hours before the LP’s midnight release.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The shoe brand owned by former Wall Street executive Brady Perrigo since 2020 had begun teasing a few pieces for key customers last year and the strong response prompted him to introduce a full menswear collection for fall.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tease
Adjective
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Carrie Bradshaw, frankly, has always been a mess — a beautiful, cringe-inducing, selfish, couture-wearing mess.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In an email included with the petition, Stuart does point to a California law barring the filing of frivolous requests for sanctions against opposing attorneys.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Filing a frivolous return carries a $5,000 civil penalty under Internal Revenue Code Section 6702.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Couple-Care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The work of the foundation could not only address practical needs like building safe, inspiring spaces for children but also celebrate local stories, crafts and traditions in a way that empowers individuals and communities.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cosplay furthers the cause with a dazzling array of comic pop culture references, repurposed arcana, and piquant sonic signifiers from the annals of indie-rock.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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Featuring Finnish actors Mari Rantasila and Mika Rättö, the film blends everyday consumer space with philosophical and comic undercurrents.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The motivational speaker Tony Robbins paced with possessed energy around a stage erected on the floor of Miami’s Kaseya Center.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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And those motivational words, which Rice shared with us, came on a day, mind you, when Kelce had 99 receiving yards, his most in a regular season game in nearly a year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Arthur is known as Conkling’s hatchet man, a customs collector for the Port of New York who’s shown, in one amusing snippet, presiding over the beating of a noncompliant businessman.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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Garner is a brilliant observer and listener — every page has a surprising, sharp or amusing thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The performance is funny and manic and just the right amount of sad and desperate.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since that fateful day in May 2023, Truwit’s journey has been remarkable and inspirational.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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There was also a very inspirational panel talk with MC Lyte and fellow trailblazer MC Sha Rock.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Tease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tease. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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