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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 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
Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
In between, there’d be ample opportunity to shoot the breeze, ponder the meaning of life and burn through nightcrawlers and frozen shiners while catching a mixed bag of fish that might include walleyes, saugers, redhorse, mooneyes and suckers.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
In the clips filmed by the animal, its suckers are clearly visible, moving around near the lens.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 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
Cephalopods’ soft bodies sprout arms and bloom with suckers at these same splits.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately, Americans have proved themselves to be suckers for packaging that conveys a food’s healthiness, Bragg said.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2025
In between, there’d be ample opportunity to shoot the breeze, ponder the meaning of life and burn through nightcrawlers and frozen shiners while catching a mixed bag of fish that might include walleyes, saugers, redhorse, mooneyes and suckers.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
In the clips filmed by the animal, its suckers are clearly visible, moving around near the lens.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suckers
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The festival has expanded its footprint by bringing the neighboring Scottsdale Stadium into the mix while targeting a broader mix of music lovers with a more eclectic assortment of acts.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Begent Art Ranch, owned by art lovers David and Molly Begent, has long served as the festival’s home.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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New data science tools are rapidly improving the speed and accuracy of detecting slight changes.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Adoring fans wearing Dodger caps and jerseys and carrying signs screamed their approval as the buses went by.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mulching too early traps heat and tricks plant roots to remain active and produce new growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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An unexpected, shocking tax bill owed after a scammer tricks you into draining a retirement fund to hand over your money to them.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The country’s geography squeezes a wild variety into a tight map.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Other evidence released includes handwritten notes from investigators, photos of nail clippings from the victims that were tested for DNA evidence and samples from Kohberger's Hyundai Elantra that were tested at the crime lab.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The ceremony will feature singer Lee Murdock and end with a wreath ceremony, each wreath representing one of the victims, per the society.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Toyota Motor Company has an incredibly diverse portfolio that can appeal to budget-conscious drivers and sports car enthusiasts alike.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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This cornbread recipe doesn't call for even a teaspoon of sugar—savory cornbread enthusiasts will be happy to know.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Suckers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suckers. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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