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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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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
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 May 2025
There's a bit of a tease towards the end of this episode.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Rolling Stone Uk, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
Prevost was so dedicated to becoming a priest, his brother would tease him about being the pope.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 11 May 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
Ryan teases that Can’t Get Enough still includes all of the steam and spice her books are known for (the author even has her own Spotify playlist of her favorite audiobooks too).
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 May 2025
There's a bit of a tease towards the end of this episode.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 May 2025
Verb
News of the exhibition comes after Gorillaz mastermind Damon Albarn has been teasing a new album from the group this year.
—Rolling Stone Uk, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
Prevost was so dedicated to becoming a priest, his brother would tease him about being the pope.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 11 May 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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Leading health experts have criticized the lawsuit, which resurfaces false claims about vaccine safety, as frivolous and misinformed.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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If a journalist or a concerned citizen gets a frivolous FERPA argument (from a school), then that journalist or that citizen should be able to file a complaint with the Department of Education and get redress.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Extending to the Bowery Garden, more inspiring artwork can be enjoyed.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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And the character will lean into her comic talents.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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This aspect of the comic hits home today, when many of the world’s pressing problems, climate crisis chief among them, are ones that prior generations have kicked down the line rather than addressing.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Although the result is certainly amusing, the Darth Vader creation has also been spotted making some potentially controversial comments using Jones’ voice.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The sketch has a great ending stinger and is very amusing throughout.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s not to say the film isn’t funny or sweet, but that there is something much more profound and uncomfortable at its heart, and one that poses a tricky challenge for first-time filmmakers Johansson and Kamen.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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His translation recognizes, here and throughout, that the original is funny and compelling enough not to need elaborate explanation, even 60 years after its debut.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Once at the hospital, the man was diagnosed with having a cerebral stroke, the lawsuit said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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The humor was of the cerebral, physical, cynical and quite often gallows varieties, but always heartfelt.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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In an era when media depictions of Black youth still too often revolve around trauma, poverty, and systemic failure, Forever offers a radical counter-narrative: Black families where parents are not just present, but deeply invested in their children’s emotional and intellectual development.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Be aware that subconscious resistance may push against intellectual exploration under the Aquarius moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Some providers may also recommend eliminating gluten and lactose to reduce the body's inflammatory response, which can adversely affect thyroid function.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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The changes were related to immunity, inflammatory responses and cardio-metabolic traits and most likely reflect adaptations to new diets, more crowded living conditions, diseases and domestic livestock.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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“Tease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tease. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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