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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
McDonald’s Official Instagram posted a teaser featuring the characters’ shadows zooming through the universe, past stars that form a Happy Meal.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
While the first trailer focused on the familiar faces of Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas, this new teaser showcases the next generation of campers taking center stage.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Five years ago, with only a few teaser clips delivered by final-cut holder Rinsch, Netflix washed its digital hands of White Horse/Conquest.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for teaser
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
While the first trailer focused on the familiar faces of Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas, this new teaser showcases the next generation of campers taking center stage.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Five years ago, with only a few teaser clips delivered by final-cut holder Rinsch, Netflix washed its digital hands of White Horse/Conquest.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for teaser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teaser
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The Venice Film Festival is providing a little erotic tease ahead of its official program, screening Italian softcore thriller Deadly Sweet in its pre-opening slot ahead of this year’s event.
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Dancehall sounds like a tease in the dead of winter.
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And to add insult to social and cultural injury, the new policies also present a logistical nuisance.
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In New York, night clubs were sometimes regarded as a civic nuisance; one obstacle was the city’s cabaret law, from 1926, which required bars to obtain a special permit if patrons were dancing and was not fully repealed until 2017.
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For players and coaches, the break in play might feel like an annoyance when the temperatures do not seem to demand extra hydration, but what are the physical implications of stopping midway through each half?
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Everyday annoyances add up fast, but fixing them doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Run a fan near seating and dining areas to keep flying pests off food and guests.
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Other reuses include pest control, landscaping, and winter chores.
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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teaser. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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