as in suckers
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 fools
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 gulls
Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The eggs are taken inside the hatchery to protect them from predators, such as dogs and gulls.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025
This surveillance program means that Webby and his colleagues knew that H5N5 viruses had been circulating in shorebirds and gulls in eastern Canada.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Nov. 2025
The boats hit the Gulf of Mexico before dawn, engines rumbling out diesel smoke while dead-eyed gulls clear their throats and wait to feast on the fishermen’s leftovers.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Early indications, as the paddlers approached, were that the breakwaters had done an exceptional job, at least, of recruiting gulls and cormorants.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The cost of removing gulls can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 and requires working with a bird nesting control company, which may need to revisit the site several times after the initial removal, according to Arcuri.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
People are talking about the storm while the gulls gorge on bread and peck at chicken bones.
—Deborah Levy, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
That’s when mats unfurl, gulls offer commentary, and the Atlantic provides the soundtrack.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The eggs are taken inside the hatchery to protect them from predators, such as dogs and gulls.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025
This surveillance program means that Webby and his colleagues knew that H5N5 viruses had been circulating in shorebirds and gulls in eastern Canada.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 24 Nov. 2025
The boats hit the Gulf of Mexico before dawn, engines rumbling out diesel smoke while dead-eyed gulls clear their throats and wait to feast on the fishermen’s leftovers.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Early indications, as the paddlers approached, were that the breakwaters had done an exceptional job, at least, of recruiting gulls and cormorants.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The cost of removing gulls can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 and requires working with a bird nesting control company, which may need to revisit the site several times after the initial removal, according to Arcuri.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
People are talking about the storm while the gulls gorge on bread and peck at chicken bones.
—Deborah Levy, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulls
Noun
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To this day, the cooing and mutter of pigeons can lull me into a space of deep enjoyment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Scientists tested more than 300 combinations of growth factors, small molecules, and metabolites to develop the cells of Nicobar pigeons, the closest relative to the dodo.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mulching too early traps heat and tricks plant roots to remain active and produce new growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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An unexpected, shocking tax bill owed after a scammer tricks you into draining a retirement fund to hand over your money to them.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The victims were Kato Allen Perez, born in 1992, who was previously known to be deceased; Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1996; Mika Alena Perez, who was born in 1995; a second Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1997; and Kato Krow Perez, born in 2001.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Gulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulls. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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