as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
was enough of a gull to fall victim to a pyramid scheme even though he'd been duped before
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as in to fool
to cause to believe what is untrue
we were gulled into believing that if we answered the e-mail, we'd somehow become millionaires, but instead we just got put on a list for junk mail
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Recent Examples of gull
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Multiple studies conducted over the past decade show herring gulls actively read human body language and make calculated decisions about when and what to steal.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Lloyd J. Austin Iii, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
In reality, Daniels is irresponsibly leading the easily gulled and distracted away from the real problem.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Comparative research suggests that urban gulls are particularly skilled at reading human cues, though rural gulls also respond to human gaze and handling.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Multiple studies conducted over the past decade show herring gulls actively read human body language and make calculated decisions about when and what to steal.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
We will not be gulled by the frauds and falsehoods of the Kremlin’s apologists.
—Lloyd J. Austin Iii, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
In reality, Daniels is irresponsibly leading the easily gulled and distracted away from the real problem.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gull
Noun
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Democratic states have typically done this, but now that’s a sucker’s game.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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That makes students who play by the rules feel like suckers.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Give Plants Enough Space Don’t be fooled by the size of the seedling at planting time.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Other investigations showed Darsee had fooled co-authors of many papers that dated back to his college days at Notre Dame.—
Lawrence K. Altman,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Before last year, Cecilia Alemani, the chief curator at the High Line, had never heard of—much less seen—a pigeon diaper.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Block Perching and Nesting Spots Removing areas where pigeons like to perch or nest, such as empty planters or dense vegetation, can dissuade them from taking up residence in your yard.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This method involves tricking an employee or person with elevated access into giving up their password.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In a way, deadheading is used to trick plants into blooming again and again.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Not the only victim The Miami-Dade case is not the only time Readon has been accused by investigators of defrauding homeowners.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The complaint also claims that the image deceives customers into thinking Lipa has endorsed the product and dilutes her brand identity.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Berger also warned against attempts by Israelis to deceive foreign agents, stressing that any contact is a serious offense.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Gull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gull. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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