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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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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
The staff had piled a toy train high with Modjeskas and stuffed a sleigh with chocolate suckers and egg nog taffy.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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
And as captured by production’s cameras, that’s exactly what happened after Jake was chomped on by one of those very dangerous l’il suckers.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Additionally, prune any dead branches, thorny suckers, and any branches that may be touching the ground.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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
The staff had piled a toy train high with Modjeskas and stuffed a sleigh with chocolate suckers and egg nog taffy.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
The same applies to suckers that a young tree may develop; they can be removed at any time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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
And as captured by production’s cameras, that’s exactly what happened after Jake was chomped on by one of those very dangerous l’il suckers.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suckers
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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
Noun
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Browsing gets assistant Gemini in Chrome introduces new creative tools as well.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Leadership teams are looking for the next initiative, and yet employees may be overwhelmed by a plethora of health tools, programs and perks.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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John Stamos shared a dramatic new look with fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 13.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 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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This tricks incoming missiles into targeting the decoy instead of the actual jet.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Dec. 2025
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This example of the latter skillfully squeezes a comfortable home for two into a single shipping container.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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As the moon follows an elliptical path, Saturn’s gravity stretches and squeezes it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Court documents in the federal prosecution of the employee, Jacob Melvin Hart, indicate there could be more juvenile victims from Crossline Community Church.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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All three victims were shot and killed outside the Sky Market on 85th Avenue and International Boulevard, allegedly after the brothers attempted to purchase marijuana from another person who was at the store, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Located in Uptown Charlotte, the attraction appeals to racing enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, offering interactive experiences that bring the sport’s rich history to life.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Pickleball enthusiasts expressed excitement that indoor courts would be opening but opponents worried other community events that were once held at the site would be forced out like arts and crafts show, roller derby, the Rosie the Riveter festival and Fourth of July celebrations.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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