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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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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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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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as in joking
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as in taunting
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Recent Examples of teasing
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Ivory has yet to address this tease by Bayley, nor has there been any reports that WWE is interested in making the match happen.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
More changes on the way Noem also teased that more upgrades are likely to come to TSA checkpoints as technology continues to improve.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 July 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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Verb
The remainder of the trailer teases drama among the designers — and with the judges.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Ivory has yet to address this tease by Bayley, nor has there been any reports that WWE is interested in making the match happen.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
Trump teases announcements on trade negotiations with seven countries.
—FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
More changes on the way Noem also teased that more upgrades are likely to come to TSA checkpoints as technology continues to improve.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Adjective
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 teasing
Adjective
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The move prompted an outcry by First Amendment experts who denounced the lawsuit as frivolous and the talks to reach Tuesday's settlement as a shake-down.—
MEG JAMES LOS ANGELES TIMES,
arkansasonline.com,
3 July 2025
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The case was labeled as frivolous by 1st Amendment experts.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To me, Virgil’s ascent is inspiring because of this notion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Its web comic adaptation was published in 2020 and is currently available worldwide in 10 languages, including English, Japanese and French.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Created by Keenen Ivory Wayans and featuring several members of his comic family such as Jamie Foxx, Jim Carrey and a young dancer named Jennifer Lopez, the show attracted the hottest hip hop and R&B guests every Sunday.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The amusing interaction comes a few days after Plum appeared to urge referees to give Clark, 23-years-old, a technical foul for stepping onto the court during the Sparks' game against the Indiana Fever on Thursday, June 26.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Although many other theories were quite amusing on social media.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Make funny faces, play peek-a-boo, take them for a walk around the neighborhood.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Their loyalty and love for each other is rewarded just by being cooler and funnier than anyone else around.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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This work bridges two worlds that have long existed apart: the tribal passion of soccer and the cerebral, curated realm of fine art.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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But that was a fun element, to play both Spencer and Caleb as cerebral together.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Much of intellectual history is a recombination of prior thought in new contexts.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Raimondi hauls in some sociology professors at the end of his book, for intellectual heft, but his case is already made: The ones least caught out by the rise of Donald Trump were the real wrestling fans.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The inflammatory comments come shortly after Musk had promised improvements to Grok’s operations.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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The White House called on congressional Democrats to tone down inflammatory language after a gunman on Monday opened fire at Border Patrol agents at an annex facility in McAllen, Texas.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Teasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teasing. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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