quizzes 1 of 2

noun

plural of quiz
1
as in teases
a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another always eager to put everything down, my boyfriend had to be a quiz and make fun of the actors and costumes in our local theater troupe's latest production

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2
as in exams
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence according to the magazine's marriage quiz, the chances that we'll have a 10th wedding anniversary are just about nil

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3
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits even by House of Lords standards, the cross-dressing earl was considered quite a quiz

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quizzes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quiz
1
as in asks
to put a question or questions to quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class

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as in questions
to put a series of questions to hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements

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Recent Examples of quizzes
Noun
This new experience includes Study Mode, quizzes, learning visualizations, and responsible homework reminders. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Training software could adjust quizzes and questions based on an operator’s performance. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The learning features include quizzes, homework reminders, study mode and learning visualizations. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The new teen experience includes a range of educational features, including homework reminders, quizzes and learning visualizations and Study Hours, where parents or teens can determine when Study Mode is on by default. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 The first 8,000 players each hour to get 100% on the multiple-choice and true-or-false quizzes have the chance to win BOGO entrée codes, free Cilantro Lime Sauce or Queso Blanco and Chipotle Rewards points. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The app has also dabbled in other games including word games, quizzes and a Wheel of Fortune title. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Around her, visitors sample Korean food, browse cosmetics, test their knowledge in quizzes and take part in K-pop dance contests. — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Users can follow personalized self-growth plans, take quizzes, highlight insights, and turn key points into flashcards. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quizzes
  1. teases
  2. exams
  3. eccentrics
  4. asks
  5. questions
  6. teasers
  7. tests
  8. characters
Noun
  • Following a summer of pop-up performances and musical teases, Leon Bridges is getting closer to his next chapter.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The end of Camp Rock 3 teases more could be on the way — and the Jonas Brothers are down to return.
    — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of teases
Noun
  • Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on.
    — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of exams
Noun
  • No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Definition of eccentrics
Verb
  • One of the questions, directed to David Hunt, director of finance for Entergy Arkansas, asks him to explain the reasoning for the classification of the payments.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The complaint asks a Cook County judge to issue a fine of $11,500 for every day the violations are not corrected.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of asks
Verb
  • In the clip, Maya questions her father’s view of what holds their family together.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • DuBose questions the allegation that Fields’ sucker-punched his teammate.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of questions
Noun
  • The campaign included three viral teasers but no full trailer.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
  • One notable exception seems to be the illuminated dot from some of the teasers.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of teasers
Noun
  • If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The sanctuary later said tests showed her red blood cells were still being affected by the venom, so veterinarians gave her another dose while working to keep her blood pressure, temperature and heart rate stable.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tests
Noun
  • Their work on ‘Daruma’ showed an ability to tell a story involving disability with authenticity, humor, and humanity, without ever allowing disability to define the characters.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And then there is Cape Verde’s 40-year-old Vozinha, whose remarkable 2026 World Cup run offered another reminder of why goalkeepers can become some of soccer’s most compelling characters.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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