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as in patsy
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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2
as in lover
a person with a strong and habitual liking for something
I'm a sucker for cheesy horror movies
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as in to fool
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 to squeeze
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 sucker
Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Still, those suckers would make cool-looking campers.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
Casey Michel, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2020
Some guy walks out of nowhere and sucker punches you.
—Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2022
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Noun
Other names for the full moon in April include the breaking ice moon, sucker moon and budding moon of plants and shrubs, according to the Old Farmers Almanac.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Still, those suckers would make cool-looking campers.
—New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Despite the emails, despite Ivanka’s ludicrous public lies in order to sucker new buyers, then–District Attorney Cyrus Vance axed the investigation—a move that just happened to coincide with a substantial donation to his office from none other than Donald Trump lawyer Marc Kasowitz.
—Casey Michel, The New Republic, 30 Sep. 2020
Some guy walks out of nowhere and sucker punches you.
—Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker
Noun
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Harry and Kev are anxiously awaiting word from Richie, who was last seen torturing the patsy that was set up to take the fall for Tommy's murder.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Comments Richie finds out Tommy's been murdered, but Harry hopes to avoid war by putting the blame on a patsy.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The attire will be a return to form for Combs, a fashion lover who partly rose to superstardom with the success of his Sean John clothing brand.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This could spark a secret crush or dreams of a past lover may resurface.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Rather than get stuck in or fooled by the appearance of things, this principle reminded us to sense their energetic underpinnings, such as clarity and intention.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Don’t be fooled by the context of what is said: the basis for the drama is jealousy and control.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
1 May 2025
Verb
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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In fact, tariffs on Chinese goods have surged into triple digits, effectively choking off trade and squeezing margins.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Employees handle calls from home, using company provided tools and technology.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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This easy-to-maneuver tool (gently) blasts water between your teeth to clear away plaque and lingering food, levaing your mouth feel extra fresh and your hygenist impressed.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
8 May 2025
Noun
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For households seeking more cooling options, the lineup at Della home appliance also includes window AC units, portable ACs, central air systems, and a new tower fan set to launch in May.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Howe gave the fans a rallying cry when facing the media on Friday.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The latest attacks follow recent patterns, mimicking Google’s own support to trick users into giving up credentials.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Elsewhere in the film, the Irish vampire Remmick, pursued by Choctaw vampire hunters, tricks his way into the protection of a pair of Klan members living near Clarksdale and turns them into creatures of the night.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Disgruntled attendees, many of them authors, said they felt cheated by event organizers, who failed to deliver on most, if not all fronts.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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In their stories about others, 92% chronicled how misfortune befell cheating partners, indebted friends, bullies and lousy coworkers.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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“Sucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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