Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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The universe is speaking to you in riddles, synchronicities and mysteries.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025 -
Plus, a Super Bowl riddle: Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Simple, consistent efforts such as learning a new skill (a language, an instrument), mastering a hobby, or even challenging oneself with math puzzles can form fresh neural pathways.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Both players must then coordinate to overcome a series of puzzles and environmental obstacles that require Mio and Zoe’s powers combined.—
Kyle Wilson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While an exhilarating and powerful time, the transitional nature of those decades presented some serious conundrums for women.—
Lisa Z. Lindahl,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For us New York Giants reporters, there’s one topic of conversation that will dominate the week and is impossible to ignore: the quarterback conundrum.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Players must categorize the terms into four groups of four, though there is no time limit to complete the brainteaser.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The popular brainteaser has built a large fan base since its release to the public in June 2023 by The New York Times.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Host Ken Jennings is a stickler for correct pronunciation, and some of his decisions have led to outrage from fans and contestants.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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If a person is a stickler for measuring, Sergentakis recommended adding 10 grams of salt per liter of cooking water.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And special days call for special grids, such as this set of six toughies that were originally shelved but have remained in our hearts.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Extra time may be spent looking for that toughie that was present just a few days ago.—
Taylor Piephoff,
charlotteobserver,
15 Dec. 2017
Noun
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After the release of Elden Ring, a famously difficult bestseller, Musk posted a screenshot of his character, but his build instantly exposed him as a poser.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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This poser is hard to work through when we are only given the text.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Take the quiz here … DRAWING ATTENTION – Popular travel destination breaks annual tourism record.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Plus nine other questions from our weekly news quiz.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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