stumper
Example Sentences
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The conversation grew increasingly heated from there as Carlson launched stumper after stumper made up of basic facts.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025
Tarantino’s end credits’ citation of another piece of period marketing, a 1960s “Batman” radio promotion featuring Adam West and Burt Ward, offer another stumper of an Easter Egg.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2019
The first step — choosing a profile name — is a stumper.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2015
Stefan’s triple stumper: revisiting the undefeated 1970–71 Penn Quakers, as well as the tragic life of Howard Porter, the man who made that undefeated record possible.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2014
"By George, that's a stumper," replied Pan, sitting down in the shade.
From Valley of Wild Horses by Grey, Zane
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
