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vamped

verb

past tense of vamp

as in teased

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West first teased the album in March 2020, initially targeting a summer release, just as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the music industry and the rhythms of live performance.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Meet Lucia and Jason We've been teased for over a year now that our main duo, Lucia and Jason, are criminals, with Lucia recently being an inmate at the Leonida Penitentiary.

— Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of teased

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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
More than 1,000 shoppers just bought this Shapermint style that tackles all of the above with a soft silicone grip and ribbed band made to stay smooth and secure.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

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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

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Iowa flirted with a Playoff trip in 2015 but lost to Michigan State in the Big Ten title game.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The president has repeatedly flirted with broadening the assault, hoping yet another round of bombardment might force Iran to yield.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of flirted

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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

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So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Rescue teams were put on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up on the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods on Wednesday.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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