1
as in tease
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another
the teasers were never satisfied until they had caused their victim to burst into tears
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2
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
he was by nature a teaser, someone who kept testing people to see if they could calmly bear his put-downs
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Recent Examples of teaser
The teaser reveals there will be plenty more drama in their on-again, off-again relationship, as an angry Ruby watches on at James partying with other girls under blue strobe lighting.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 June 2025
Is there a trailer for Stranger Things Season 5?
Not quite yet, though Netflix has released a teaser revealing all of the final season’s episode titles, as well as a behind-the-scenes first look and a date announcement.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 June 2025
The next scene shows Wednesday hilariously unloading her weapons — and Thing — while going through airport security, a scene from the teaser trailer Netflix released back in April.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2025
The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 June 2025
Is there a trailer for Stranger Things Season 5?
Not quite yet, though Netflix has released a teaser revealing all of the final season’s episode titles, as well as a behind-the-scenes first look and a date announcement.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 June 2025
The next scene shows Wednesday hilariously unloading her weapons — and Thing — while going through airport security, a scene from the teaser trailer Netflix released back in April.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaser
Noun
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Author and showrunner Jenny Han teases that season 3 will deviate from the storyline in her book series.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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That tease comes on the heels of wrapping up her Celebration Tour last May, grossing nearly $230 million, her sixth to gross more than $100 million since 2001.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The velocity of misinformation isn’t just a nuisance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating flaxseed might even ease menopausal symptoms, which—among its many other nuisances—can often include GI issues.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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In fact, the belief that Trump regards ethics as little more an annoyance might actually prop up the value of his crypto ventures.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Now many of Musk’s governmental annoyances are melting away.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Just keep in mind that without regular turning and temperature control, cold compost piles won't generate enough heat to kill off weed seeds, plant pathogens, and pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Tenants speak on victory Residents came together in March 2024 to fight against the hazardous living conditions, including pests, plumbing problems and lack of air conditioning.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaser. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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