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vamped

verb

past tense of vamp
as in teased

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vamped
  1. teased
  2. razzed
  3. ribbed
  4. kidded
  5. flirted
  6. toyed
  7. put on
  8. trifled
Verb
  • The studio teased the adaptation during its CinemaCon presentation earlier this year after first announcing the project at CES in 2025.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lee teased the partnership over the summer at San Diego Comic-Con, assuring the audience in Hall H that the DC IP would be in good hands with the Stuart team.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of teased
Verb
  • Then someone razzed Michael Soroka, the right-handed pitcher from Calgary, and everyone laughed.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In Philly, where Moyer arrived as a 43-year-old, his teammates razzed him constantly.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Definition of razzed
Verb
  • And ribbed laces will give you more confidence in their security.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This relaxed-but-polished organic cotton sweater has a classic crew neckline and ribbed trimming to elevate the look.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbed
Verb
  • Naturally, Kelly gets kidded about that as well.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
  • When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.
    — Will Leitch, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of kidded
Verb
  • The last time the Jets flirted with a playoff spot was in 2022.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • William remembers being placed on a stool at Manhattan bars, while his father socialized and flirted.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of flirted
Verb
  • The pair even toyed around with the idea of a potential collaboration.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Four years later — after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves.
    — Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Definition of toyed
Verb
  • The measure, which was put on the ballot by legislative Democrats, would require the state to set aside more money, particularly in times of revenue spikes.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, five of Lichtenstein’s works were put on US postage stamps.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of put on
Verb
  • Meek lives with her dad, Smooch (Will Cobbs), a former Black Panther who now runs a roller rink, and her not-to-be-trifled-with grandma, Puddin (Lizan Mitchell).
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of trifled
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“Vamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vamped. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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