tease

Example Sentences

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Eunhee would worry about whether her son was eating or sleeping enough, and tease him about how long his hair was growing.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"These simulations allow us to tease out small effects to determine what actually happens, helping us to understand our observations."

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, Trump will have the opportunity to tout his record on affordability and tease new plans to bring prices down.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

His teammates tease him for eating what they call “bird food.”

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

“I’ll think about it,” I tease, and she sticks her tongue out.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan