suck-ups

plural of suck-up

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Recent Examples of suck-ups Matthew eventually one-ups the request by losing his boxers as well and going full Winnie the Pooh, which earns him the respect of his fellow suck-ups. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suck-ups
Noun
  • Naturally his reliable Republican toadies lined up to support him.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Vex can use that energy to empower herself, or channel it to conjure deadly minions that fight alongside her.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Later in the season, Ellie — now trying to hunt down Abby to deliver the same fate to her — brutally kills Nora, one of Abby's minions.
    EW.com, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There, all animals undergo full medical evaluations, including testing for diseases, worms, and parasites.
    Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The medication used to treat some parasites has also been used to treat COVID-19.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Or is the Ram the literal Devil and every demon that comes through in these movies his henchmen/henchdolls?
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The citizens of Venezuela don't deserve to live under the tyrannical rule of Maduro or any of his henchmen!
    Dan Gooding Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Suck-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suck-ups. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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