Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumper
Noun
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There are still 156 games left, and they’ll be packed with all sorts of answers, riddles, misdirection and lies.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025 -
John experiences the world as a series of patterns to be sorted and riddles to be solved.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Comments Packing for a warm-weather trip sounds simple in theory, but building outfits that are stylish, comfortable, and versatile enough for travel days can feel like a puzzle.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Inside, discover the latest book releases and puzzles, hang out with kids or join their book club.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Picking out their own clothes or painting their nails with non-toxic polish are easy ways to express themselves, but more permanent changes—like changing the color of their hair—can lead to a real conundrum for parents.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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Expect this particular mystery — along with the conundrum about Belinda and Mundy looking so alike — to be a major plotline throughout the season.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The company specializes in educational toys such as Botley: The Coding Robot and the brainteaser Kanoodle.—
Paul Wiseman and Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The daily brainteaser features 16 seemingly random words grouped together in a box.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Favre-Jacot, a stickler for vertical integration, opened a brick factory to supply the materials for building the Zenith manufacture, located in Le Locle, Switzerland.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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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
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
Noun
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Take the quiz here … FOOD FIGHT – Woman rants about chicken dinner uproar with boyfriend, igniting social media debate.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 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.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Stumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumper. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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