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as in teases
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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as in annoyers
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 teasers
Some of the best exercises for a stronger core include crunches, teasers, planks, and body-weight squats.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
That piece of information will definitely capture the attention of Swifties, as many of them were quick to speculate that Swift had snuck in teasers about her future ventures — such as potentially headlining Super Bowl 2026, for instance — into the episode.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Universal Halloween Horror Nights creative exclusively tells EW their Fallout house contains season 2 teasers.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
From the album cover to her countdowns and teasers—which may include some of the costumes from the final leg of the Eras tour—everything has been resplendent in a cheery shade of tangerine orange.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
All the previews of Kyle and a mystery woman canoodling on a beach and the teasers about him sleeping with a charter guest have finally come to pass this episode.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Both were nearly devoid of footwear teasers, although the range did include two new looks of the brand’s staple Air Force 1 Low collaboration.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
That piece of information will definitely capture the attention of Swifties, as many of them were quick to speculate that Swift had snuck in teasers about her future ventures — such as potentially headlining Super Bowl 2026, for instance — into the episode.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Universal Halloween Horror Nights creative exclusively tells EW their Fallout house contains season 2 teasers.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
From the album cover to her countdowns and teasers—which may include some of the costumes from the final leg of the Eras tour—everything has been resplendent in a cheery shade of tangerine orange.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2025
All the previews of Kyle and a mystery woman canoodling on a beach and the teasers about him sleeping with a charter guest have finally come to pass this episode.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Both were nearly devoid of footwear teasers, although the range did include two new looks of the brand’s staple Air Force 1 Low collaboration.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teasers
Noun
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Chu teases of the second movie's new numbers.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The trailer for the film teases that Perfidia was apprehended by law enforcement prior to the start of the movie's events, leaving Bob and Willa to go on the run and seek refuge with an ally, portrayed by Benicio del Toro.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While on your daily garden walk, take a moment to pause here and there and let your eyes roam, looking for pests.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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Summer pruning helps remove lanky growth and improve airflow to discourage disease and pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of my long-standing annoyances with macOS was the lack of control over the menu bar.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Teasers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teasers. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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