as in cowards
a person without strength of character
a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands
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Recent Examples of doormats
Perennial doormats, the Braves slowly attracted fans nationwide through their superstation exposure.
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David Bauder, Fortune, 6 May 2026
He was best remembered at the helm of the Atlanta Braves, turning the doormats into postseason regulars by the 1990s.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Between colorful doormats and minimalist styles, these spring-inspired finds add a splash of beauty and practicality.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
One easy way to get rid of dust is by adding doormats at your home’s entry points.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Also at play is Farm Rio's signature banana motif, which appears on doormats, throw pillows, and more.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Place doormats at every entrance and choose entryway rugs that can easily be cleaned.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The most expensive doormats will cost more than $50 and are constructed with quality metal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
David Bauder, Fortune, 6 May 2026
He was best remembered at the helm of the Atlanta Braves, turning the doormats into postseason regulars by the 1990s.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Between colorful doormats and minimalist styles, these spring-inspired finds add a splash of beauty and practicality.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
One easy way to get rid of dust is by adding doormats at your home’s entry points.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Also at play is Farm Rio's signature banana motif, which appears on doormats, throw pillows, and more.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Place doormats at every entrance and choose entryway rugs that can easily be cleaned.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The most expensive doormats will cost more than $50 and are constructed with quality metal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormats
Noun
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These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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That spike—and especially the likelihood that after the conflict ends, costs will remain well above the prewar level—is hitting the weaklings far harder than the thriving warriors, especially the two biggest profitmakers, Delta and United.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the Peruvian side, travelers can visit the Uros floating islands, the artificial islets woven from totora reeds and home to communities that have lived here for centuries, then settle into a rustic homestay at Amantaní for a quieter look at life on the lake.—
Carla Vianna,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Blood is as much a part of this landscape as the honeysuckle reeds.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doormats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormats. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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