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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
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
The little suckers will ingest this and die.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 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
Experts say the increases are driven by warmer temperatures and the expanding presence of these blood-suckers in places where people are less familiar with them.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
The little suckers will ingest this and die.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 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
Experts say the increases are driven by warmer temperatures and the expanding presence of these blood-suckers in places where people are less familiar with them.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suckers
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another unexpected win here is that the side of the docking station opens up to reveal perfect little spaces to store the extra mini-brush and crevice tools.—
Loz Blain
September 20,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the imminent threat posed by Chinese hackers and Volt Typhoon, Rob Lee of Dragos cites the war in Ukraine as a big driver for choosing to donate the company's tools to infrastructure operators.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The interference has included both jamming—overpowering communications with strong radio signals—and spoofing, which tricks receivers into misreading their location or even the time.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Although they are born fairly helpless, infants have a few survival tricks up their swaddles.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This liner then rapidly squeezes a magnetized target, creating the intense heat and pressure needed for fusion to occur, the same process that powers the sun.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The motion is still pending, and families of the crash victims urged the court to reject it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pep Guardiola’s City have been creating and exploiting pockets of space for many seasons now, and their neighbours were just the latest victims.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As to how Corvette will maintain its legacy, Charley Robertson said showing up for the fans and enthusiasts is pivotal.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Zachary Liu is taking it one step further, developing a prototype for a formicarium (ant colony included) for more serious enthusiasts.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Suckers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suckers. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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