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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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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
Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
And get stranded with a big band in Europe, and some sucker is gonna come talk to me about sellin’ out.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2022
The focus has mainly been on spam bots that harass users or try to sucker them into scams, often related to cryptocurrency.
—Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 19 Sep. 2022
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Noun
Ordinarily, getting offended by a Bill Burr joke is a sucker’s game.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
And get stranded with a big band in Europe, and some sucker is gonna come talk to me about sellin’ out.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Some guy walks out of nowhere and sucker punches you.
—Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2022
The focus has mainly been on spam bots that harass users or try to sucker them into scams, often related to cryptocurrency.
—Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 19 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker
Noun
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Anyone familiar with this kind of setup knows that simple offers are inevitably anything but, and rarely turn out to be worth the money — that is, assuming the poor patsy ever sees the money.Catherine Bray, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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Appalachian State, which has given fits to many power conference opponents since elevating to the FBS in 2014 – and even before then as Michigan fans will recall – is not some patsy that will take its $1.25 million and quietly go home to Boone, N.C.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
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The future outlook, unfortunately, is cloudy for lovers of the morning cup o’ Joe.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for spice lovers or anyone who likes their drinks with a little edge, this can feel like a mini thrill ride.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That rough rollout inspired immediate push-back and criticism from activists, some of which attached traffic cones to the hoods of cars to fool Cruise sensors and immobilize them.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Don't be fooled into thinking a nice hotel is less likely to have bedbugs.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mayor Bloomberg issued 465 executive orders in three terms, including 345 emergency orders chiefly related to an enduring strike of some bus lines and Hurricane Sandy, records show Before that the tool was used more sparingly and rarely for emergencies, archival records show.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Future studies should address these limitations by using comprehensive, standardized tools to collect data about fruit and vegetable intake, in addition to clinical assessment for depressive symptoms.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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This song's costuming includes sunglasses and KISS OF LIFE has taken note that fans will bring out the accessory just for this performance.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The film currently holds a 41% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, while fans seemed to love the sequel much more, rating the movie at 81%.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But scammers are looking for their piece of the pie, tricking consumers into fraudulent purchases or gaining access to their funds.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Scammers are getting better at tricking email users, that much is as clear as the Apple logo and typography in Polderman’s video.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alex Bregman Could the Yankees turn to a member of the Astros’ 2017 cheating championship team?Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Sucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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