as in coward
a person without strength of character
a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands
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Recent Examples of doormat
Had George played hardball and lost Sanders, CU would have stopped selling Coach Prime sweatshirts and started starring in infomercials for doormats.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
TikToks garnering over a million views offer ample everyday inspiration, showcasing wicker baskets, woven doormats, faux wreaths that look deceptively fresh, and warm lighting.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
For more small-space styling solutions, read on for whimsical topiaries, spring doormats, a streamlined spin on the trendy egg chair, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
TikToks garnering over a million views offer ample everyday inspiration, showcasing wicker baskets, woven doormats, faux wreaths that look deceptively fresh, and warm lighting.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
For more small-space styling solutions, read on for whimsical topiaries, spring doormats, a streamlined spin on the trendy egg chair, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormat
Noun
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Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Now, all of these cowards that were too scared to give us a chance [want to work with us] because there’s no risk involved anymore.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Fauja Singh was 89, thin as a reed, and had a scraggy beard that nearly reached his chest.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Her body was wrapped in cotton fabrics, reed mats, and covered by a panel embroidered with macaw feathers.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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