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as in patsies
one who is easily deceived or cheated
I was a sucker and believed them when they said the only tickets they could get were double the price
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as in lovers
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
I'm a sucker for cheesy horror movies
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as in fools
to cause to believe what is untrue
a notorious imposter who at one time suckered a lot of people into believing that she was the Grand Duchess Anastasia
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as in cheats
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
suckered millions of desperate dieters with their grossly inflated claims of successful weight loss
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Recent Examples of suckers
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Hindsight, alas, is for suckers and columnists.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Many popular varieties are grafted, requiring the removal of suckers from the rootstock.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
These forces—economic uncertainty, political division, and toxic algorithms—work in a vicious cycle to try and tell us that empathy is weakness… that kindness is gullibility… that sincerity is for suckers.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Trim all vertical limbs, commonly known as suckers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Native fish, including the chubs and flannelmouth suckers, have responded by growing bigger and successfully breeding, Ward said.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
Clip away suckers or small sprouts that are growing from the base of the tree.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Hindsight, alas, is for suckers and columnists.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Many popular varieties are grafted, requiring the removal of suckers from the rootstock.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
These forces—economic uncertainty, political division, and toxic algorithms—work in a vicious cycle to try and tell us that empathy is weakness… that kindness is gullibility… that sincerity is for suckers.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Pisces are suckers for anything romantic.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
To remove the suckers growing at the base of some viburnum species, cut them back at ground level.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Trim all vertical limbs, commonly known as suckers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Native fish, including the chubs and flannelmouth suckers, have responded by growing bigger and successfully breeding, Ward said.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suckers
Noun
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Massachusetts citizens are not patsies with wallets.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For the extreme chocolate lovers in your life, this cookie is their dream.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many animal lovers have pet dogs or cats.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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What fools these non-OpenAI mortals must be.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Inspired by real stories, Eva Marcille portrays a wife who miraculously cheats death after her husband’s (Tyler Lepley) betrayal in Pushed Off a Plane and Survived airing on February 28.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Blashill wants the Blackhawks to be a fast-pressure team at both ends of the rink, one that attacks vertically but never cheats for offense.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Unlike conventional pipe-inspection tools, the robot can travel up to 6 km on a single battery charge, while operating in passages only a few centimeters wide.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Always wear safety gear when working with tools and equipment.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fans, rightfully so, should always overreact.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wasps are territorial, so hanging a fake nest near a problem area tricks them into thinking another colony has already claimed the space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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One of the dangers of the Midwestern climate is a late-winter warm spell that thaws the soil and tricks bulbs and other plants into sprouting too early.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Drew Angerer / Getty Images file For months, school officials have floated proposals to relocate or close at least four middle schools on the Upper West Side, citing low enrollment, funding squeezes, academic performance and compliance with a 2022 law requiring class-size reductions by 2028.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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While most bullion coins track spot closely, certain products remain in higher demand during supply squeezes or retail rushes.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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