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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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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
Viewers can see the teaser for South Park Season 27 below.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
In the interview, the unlikely duo — Sandler reprising his role as golfer Happy Gilmore and Benito as his eccentric caddie — charm audiences with stories about the sequel and a dose of behind-the-scenes humor, as shown in the teaser below.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 July 2025
The three-time MVP posted a teaser on his Instagram on Thursday, featuring a picture of Decoy, a Kooikerhondje, sitting next to the fiction book that represents his first foray into the world of children’s books.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Three years after Stranger Things 4’s summer 2022 two-part release, Netflix has shared the official teaser trailer for Stranger Things 5, the closing chapter of the blockbuster series that began in 2016.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
In the interview, the unlikely duo — Sandler reprising his role as golfer Happy Gilmore and Benito as his eccentric caddie — charm audiences with stories about the sequel and a dose of behind-the-scenes humor, as shown in the teaser below.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 July 2025
The three-time MVP posted a teaser on his Instagram on Thursday, featuring a picture of Decoy, a Kooikerhondje, sitting next to the fiction book that represents his first foray into the world of children’s books.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Three years after Stranger Things 4’s summer 2022 two-part release, Netflix has shared the official teaser trailer for Stranger Things 5, the closing chapter of the blockbuster series that began in 2016.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaser
Noun
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Why this hits the sweet spot The tease taps into two things people really love: over-the-top food drops and brand chaos.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In fact, most parents have witnessed their child pick on, tease, or even be mean to another kid at least once.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Last month, Los Angeles city officials declared these properties a public nuisance because of their failure to take action to clean up debris.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The cicadas swarming in and around Cincinnati can be a nuisance.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Most concerning: The Royals’ lineup is far past the point of frustration and teetering toward pure annoyance for those at The K. Here is how Saturday’s scenario played out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Don’t think, just play Despite its minor annoyances, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 lives up to the hype and should be a day-one treat for gamers worldwide.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Other flowering plants, like yarrow and sweet alyssum, reduce pest issues by attracting beneficial insects that feed on veggie pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Spruce, while good for snow-heavy regions like the Alps, are ill-suited to Germany's climate and susceptible to pests like bark beetles when weakened by heat.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaser. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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