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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
according to the magazine's marriage quiz, the chances that we'll have a 10th wedding anniversary are just about nil
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as in tease
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
always eager to put everything down, my boyfriend had to be a quiz and make fun of the actors and costumes in our local theater troupe's latest production
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as in character
a person of odd or whimsical habits
even by House of Lords standards, the cross-dressing earl was considered quite a quiz
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as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class
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as in to question
to put a series of questions to
hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements
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Recent Examples of quiz
Austin Barraza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
This quiz dives into the foundational concepts that have revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
It was designed for European nights, not for two or three local scribes quizzing yet another manager.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Some faculty members are using their zero-textbook-cost funds to develop animated videos, interactive quizzes and other active learning projects that will replace costly publisher materials.
—Austin Barraza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
This quiz dives into the foundational concepts that have revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Kids Baking Championship co-hosts quizzed each other on Gen Z (and Gen Alpha) slang in a funny new Food Network video.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
It was designed for European nights, not for two or three local scribes quizzing yet another manager.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiz
Noun
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Her students have consistently shown growth and proficiency on state exams.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, Sparkli’s founders and investors point out that many of these solutions are aimed at older children and deliver more formalised learning, often tailored to school curriculums or exam syllabuses.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Much like Zayn, there had, at times, been teases that Orton would be involved in the WWE title scene come WrestleMania 42.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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After a season-long tease that one of the contestants is the most decorated to grace the Masked Singer stage, the judges all felt like Scarab was it.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In effect, the role is that of an actor, and Moura’s charisma and that of his character converge.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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This show features an ensemble of newcomers and returning actors who play the hilarious and eclectic characters all around them on their musical journey.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Denver cannot afford to ask backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham to play catchup against a defense that has tightened the screws in its secondary and become a ball-hawking, blitzing unit.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some users asked Claude to complete tasks end-to-end, such as translating text and summarizing documents, while others worked with the system iteratively, using it to draft, refine or explore ideas alongside human judgment.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The agency added that one individual is being questioned as the investigation continues.—
Hunter Geisel,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Friends question her sanity and stability, and Helen loses herself further inside her mounting grief.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its core business is semiconductor test systems, which verify that chips function properly and meet performance and durability standards before they are shipped.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the protocol was originally developed to demonstrate challenges that those on the autism spectrum have in recognizing the mental states of others, the test has since been widely applied as a measure of theory of mind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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As with all art forms, the world of nails offers something for everyone, from the austere to the eccentric.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Also, Joan Cusack plays an infamous local eccentric, and a fictional pop star shows up!—
Mary Sollosi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Obsessed with this Russian Jewish queen interrogating Robby about his single status.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of her murder -- and without forensic evidence or new leads -- hundreds of Black men were detained and interrogated, according to The Innocence Project.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Quiz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiz. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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