Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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His fans and followers enjoy solving the riddles through the screen, and the comments usually reflect the level of difficulty or ease of each game.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Although specific customs vary regionally across the Chinese-speaking world, the most prevalent activities involve lighting lanterns, guessing riddles, eating tangyuan (glutinous rice balls with fillings like sweet red beans or black sesame paste), and watching traditional lion dance performances.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, finding pieces that are breathable yet warm can be a conundrum.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The issue of how to dislodge Maduro’s regime has been an American political conundrum for at least a decade.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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True, this area is so palpably pretty its image graces containers of chewy nougats and 1,000-piece brainteasers.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
3 Sep. 2025
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The deals also will give Peacock and Hulu access to older episodes of the programs, enabling their viewers to binge on the brainteasers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Our mother had been a stickler for our family lunches every Sunday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other toughies are at the not-so-soft Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, the revenge trip to New England in Week 15 and the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium in Week 17.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Rideshare posers have also allegedly raped passengers.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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This was a bit of a poser for planetary scientists.—
David Szondy
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Testing ChatGPT Atlas herself, Cohen took several quizzes on The Washington Post website, using, of course, fake personal and financial information.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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