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teases
  • present tense form of tease (3rd person singular).

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He also teases the introduction of new characters.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The only clear morals of “Transcription” have to do with its insistence on mystery, and on art that teases the mind and refreshes the senses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The short clip also teases a reunion between Buzz and Woody, following the latter's decision to leave the gang to help abandoned toys in the previous film, 2019's Toy Story 4.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

“Landon is a threat to our people and that’ll go forward for a few episodes,” teases Napolitano.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

He teases us, Do you think, boys, I should give this to the pigeons on the windowsill?

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt