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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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With the riddle unsolved, the case of the mysterious Valentine's Day card continues to captivate Reddit users, who are eager to piece together the puzzle.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025 -
Here's a Super Bowl riddle: Why are egg prices surging — but not chicken wings?—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the puzzles in Animal Well (2024) requires memorizing a route to escape a gigantic ghost cat.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The move largely reduced the volume of sacks that had routinely stalled the offense and was a vital piece to the financial puzzle the Broncos had to navigate after releasing the veteran.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This was a similar conundrum that the Hall had with Chaka Khan, who was nominated three times as a solo artist and four times with her band, Rufus.—
Joe Kwaczala,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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This conundrum has spilled out of the kitchen and into the scientific world.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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Play Game Don’t miss our crosswords, quizzes, and other brainteasers.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 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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Extra time may be spent looking for that toughie that was present just a few days ago.—
Taylor Piephoff,
charlotteobserver,
15 Dec. 2017
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The surprises come from Rachel McAdams, who holds her own as a wise-cracking toughie, and Peña, who defrosts from macho pride mode with low-key grace.—
Hugh Hart,
WIRED,
29 Oct. 2008
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Brooke Bobb,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Some teachers are finding innovative ways to use technology that enhances learning—from interactive quizzes and creative writing exercises to virtual global exploration and collaborative projects.—
MacKenzie Price,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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