as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
a confidence man in search of another pigeon
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Recent Examples of pigeon
Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Sparrows, starlings, bluebirds, swallows, ravens, pigeons, and crows can become nuisance birds, causing damage and health risks.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
At its center shined a stunning Burmese pigeon’s blood ruby of over 6 carats, with reflections evoking Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro technique.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Sparrows, starlings, bluebirds, swallows, ravens, pigeons, and crows can become nuisance birds, causing damage and health risks.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
At its center shined a stunning Burmese pigeon’s blood ruby of over 6 carats, with reflections evoking Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro technique.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.
—
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigeon
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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The families of the victims said the pain is still as raw to this day.
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Most of the victims lived nearby, and funeral prayers were expected later Tuesday.
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Skuas, gulls and giant petrels cross enormous distances over the Southern Ocean, and the virus traveled with them.
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The Children’s Pool also is an active nesting area for gulls.
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Robert Carlyle portrays Jack Ruby, the chameleon associate of organized crime and Jefferson White is playing Lee Harvey Oswald, the patsy that was set up by The Outfit.
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Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies.
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“Pigeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigeon. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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