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
This yellow cab charm in particular is an appropriate symbol of the city: right up there with a pretzel and a pigeon.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
As the flight taxied out to take off, a second pigeon emerged and flew down the main aisle of the cabin, video Caw posted on Instagram and NBC News obtained shows.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Economists have long used the fate of America’s bison and pigeons in particular to argue that, sans effective regulation, market forces inevitably diminish nature’s diversity.
—Dan Flores, Time, 29 May 2025
According to some biologists, this might show that these birds are on their way to becoming commensal with humans—benefiting from living closely alongside them—like pigeons have in urban areas.
—Jorge Garay, Wired News, 29 May 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
As the flight taxied out to take off, a second pigeon emerged and flew down the main aisle of the cabin, video Caw posted on Instagram and NBC News obtained shows.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 28 May 2025
Economists have long used the fate of America’s bison and pigeons in particular to argue that, sans effective regulation, market forces inevitably diminish nature’s diversity.
—Dan Flores, Time, 29 May 2025
According to some biologists, this might show that these birds are on their way to becoming commensal with humans—benefiting from living closely alongside them—like pigeons have in urban areas.
—Jorge Garay, Wired News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigeon
Noun
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When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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Along the way, the administration recast the U.S. commitment to European security from a mutually beneficial partnership to a sucker’s game that enabled gluttonous free-riding at Americans’ expense.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Upon arrival at around 3:35 a.m., officers witnessed the suspect shoot one of the victims through the open front door.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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The victim has suffered trauma to the head from a blunt object, but did not appear to be shot, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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While gulls are typically associated with coastal areas, many also reside inland for parts of the year.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Common bird sightings include gulls, terns, and various shorebirds like piping plovers and red knots.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Today’s Wordle Etymology The word patsy apparently comes from the Italian name Patsy, short for Pasquale, which was used in vaudeville productions and early 20th-century slang to refer to a gullible or easily deceived individual.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Harry and Kev are anxiously awaiting word from Richie, who was last seen torturing the patsy that was set up to take the fall for Tommy's murder.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Pigeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigeon. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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