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
Feeding pigeons birdseed in the park can be fun, but having these birds settle into your yard may be less appealing.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
If Codex wants to talk about gremlins or ogres or pigeons, especially pigeons, let it.
—Brian Barrett, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026
There, ladies and gentlemen rode the moors, shot pigeons, and did other wildly romantic activities for an imaginative eleven-year-old.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Rescue teams quickly mobilized and began efforts to retrieve and assess the pigeons, which will each require veterinary evaluations, medication, and parasite treatment.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pigeon
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
If Codex wants to talk about gremlins or ogres or pigeons, especially pigeons, let it.
—Brian Barrett, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026
There, ladies and gentlemen rode the moors, shot pigeons, and did other wildly romantic activities for an imaginative eleven-year-old.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Rescue teams quickly mobilized and began efforts to retrieve and assess the pigeons, which will each require veterinary evaluations, medication, and parasite treatment.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pigeon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigeon
Noun
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Details such as the relatively few suckers on its arms, its smooth skin, beak features and the coloring around its organs and parts of the mantle indicated a new species, now called Microeledone galapagensis.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
24 May 2026
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Trimming the suckers, from the first 2 feet above the ground, ensures the plant's energy is focused on the main vines and cucumbers, says Scott.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The Children’s Pool also is an active nesting area for gulls.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Both are frequented by locals and visitors alike, especially in the early evening, when as the sun sets and the water, waves and sea gulls become the focus.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2026
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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.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Pigeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigeon. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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