as in suckers
one who is easily deceived or cheated
a confidence man in search of another pigeon
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Recent Examples of pigeons
To this day, the cooing and mutter of pigeons can lull me into a space of deep enjoyment.
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Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Scientists will inject these chickens with special cells from Nicobar pigeons – the dodo’s closest relatives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
From garbage-eating urban pigeons to colorful parrots in tropical forests, the diversity of birds is impressive.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Spot exotic bird species across the five boroughs Want to spot more than pigeons on your next trip to the Big Apple?
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The wild pigeons came with a beat of wings that filled the air, and ate the acorns under the oaks.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Sparrows, mourning doves, pigeons, towhees, and juncos will all fly over to enjoy an easy meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The winter trees that circle the small lake are bare, but what about the pigeons swelling themselves up for courting, chasing their sweethearts across the grass?
—Deborah Levy, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Scientists will inject these chickens with special cells from Nicobar pigeons – the dodo’s closest relatives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
From garbage-eating urban pigeons to colorful parrots in tropical forests, the diversity of birds is impressive.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Spot exotic bird species across the five boroughs Want to spot more than pigeons on your next trip to the Big Apple?
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The wild pigeons came with a beat of wings that filled the air, and ate the acorns under the oaks.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
Sparrows, mourning doves, pigeons, towhees, and juncos will all fly over to enjoy an easy meal.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The winter trees that circle the small lake are bare, but what about the pigeons swelling themselves up for courting, chasing their sweethearts across the grass?
—Deborah Levy, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigeons
Noun
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The body of each tentacle is crafted out of resin, and the individual suckers are then painted and polished before being applied by hand.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Remove any shoots and suckers that appear on the trunk or near the roots, and get rid of crossing or dead branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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Families with children swim in the shallow ripples, and sea gulls flock above the peacefulness.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Andrew did not admit liability but agreed to pay Giuffre an undisclosed sum and to make a donation to a charity supporting abuse victims.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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And at its climax, the Grabber, the franchise killer played by Ethan Hawke, gracefully stalks his victims on ice skates, ready to lop some heads with an axe.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Pigeons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigeons. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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