Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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Expect to wrestle with the grim power of propaganda and the dangerous riddle of just what is real, in what is surely a work of fantastic escapism … right?—
Colin Dwyer,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025 -
The final mission required the contestants to answer riddles to find the location of bags of gold in the woods.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While there is a great deal of simulcasting, the use of technology is more rooted here in pre-recorded material, helping solve the logistical puzzle of having Snook play all the roles.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yet the organization that cracks this puzzle, delivering a holistic, user-friendly experience at scale, could seize a massive share of the consumer finance market.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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For a premise rooted in the world of conundrums, its answers rely far too heavily on ol’ dumb luck.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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Music does nothing to reconcile any of its conundrums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Today's brainteaser is difficult, with all of the words starting with the same letter, so there's no need to stress if this one's proving too tough to tackle.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The hit brainteaser was launched by The New York Times in 2023 on the heels of Wordle, the newspaper's most-popular word game, released to the public in October 2021.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Chargers possess one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, and Harris, rushing for over 1,000 yards in each of his first four NFL seasons, appears to be a recipe for success on paper for head coach Jim Harbaugh, who is a stickler for a good running game.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
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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
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
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Take the quiz here … HEALTH TIPS – Are full-body scans worth the money?—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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