tease

Example Sentences

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The movie’s real twist is in everything that follows the trailer’s tease.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

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

When presenting the Oscar for costume design, Wintour appeared without her signature sunglasses alongside Anne Hathaway in a tease for Hathaway’s upcoming “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“Be strong. And don’t let silly boys who tease you ruin your day.”

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin