as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
a confidence man in search of another pigeon
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Recent Examples of pigeon
Among the most grotesque scenes is the one in which Simon McBurney’s character chomps off the head of a live pigeon.
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Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Overall, since 2022, the virus has been detected 372 times in wild birds in Michigan, including in ducks, sparrows, pigeons, starlings, swans, geese, eagles, loons, falcons, cranes, hawks, cormorants, owls and gulls.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Everything is bigger and better, from the chaotic violence to the heartfelt moments, including Kevin’s touching friendship with the pigeon lady.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
State of play: This year's schedule includes concerts, a wine showcase, mariachi competition, pigeon show and celebrity goat milking.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
Overall, since 2022, the virus has been detected 372 times in wild birds in Michigan, including in ducks, sparrows, pigeons, starlings, swans, geese, eagles, loons, falcons, cranes, hawks, cormorants, owls and gulls.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Everything is bigger and better, from the chaotic violence to the heartfelt moments, including Kevin’s touching friendship with the pigeon lady.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
State of play: This year's schedule includes concerts, a wine showcase, mariachi competition, pigeon show and celebrity goat milking.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigeon
Noun
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More great reads Column: Super Bowl sucker no more.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Another place where suckers may pop up is below the bud union on the tree, where the citrus variety was grafted onto the rootstock.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There was a young woman who dressed as a Boston Marathon bombing victim for Halloween.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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In January, they were spotted together visiting the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena, Calif., to help distribute food and supplies to victims of the Eaton Fire.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The area around it is a unique and delicate ecosystem that includes estuaries and coastal grasslands, mud flats and more, where falcons, hawks, ravens, gulls and songbirds live.—
Robert A. Kopack,
The Conversation,
17 Jan. 2025
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Orange Audubon Society: Michael Brothers, retired director of the Marine Science Center and gull and tern expert, will be the guest speaker.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Thinking he's found his imbecilic patsy, Mussburger names Norville the new president.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Minnesota Wild’s blip is officially a stumble as the slumping, skidding team once again was a patsy against the Winnipeg Jets.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Pigeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigeon. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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