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as in coward
a person without strength of character
pushovers who are afraid to discipline their little spoiled brat
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as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
scam artists mistakenly thinking that these farm families would be pushovers
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
though the mountain is not especially high, the climb is very arduous and is definitely not a pushover
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Recent Examples of pushover
Be polite, but don’t be a pushover.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
Berrettini certainly isn't a pushover.
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Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Bournemouth are still fighting for a Champions League spot for next season and will be no pushovers.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Token, pushover human Seth (Gil Ozeri) lives under the thumb of the tiny, domineering dog Brandi (the incomparable Amy Sedaris), a high maintenance diva with a yen for single-use Stanley cups.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pushover
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
Berrettini certainly isn't a pushover.
—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Bournemouth are still fighting for a Champions League spot for next season and will be no pushovers.
—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Token, pushover human Seth (Gil Ozeri) lives under the thumb of the tiny, domineering dog Brandi (the incomparable Amy Sedaris), a high maintenance diva with a yen for single-use Stanley cups.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushover
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That’s the sign of a true coward.
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Fishback showed up at a Donalds campaign event in Lake City on Saturday with a bunch of supporters, shouting through a bullhorn that Donalds was a coward for not debating him and telling him to go back to New York, a reference to Donalds’ childhood in Brooklyn.
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But Kiyoko is a sucker for a happy ending, and things tie up neater than the rest of the film might otherwise suggest.
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Removing the suckers encourages better air circulation and focuses the plant’s energy on producing fruit, says Singh.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
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According to Hackett, a standard-sized doormat isn't the best option for most entryways.
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Ono’s transgressive instincts are evident early on in the exhibition, with Painting to be Stepped On (1960), which, true to its name, is a piece of canvas spread on the floor like a doormat.
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Robert Carlyle portrays Jack Ruby, the chameleon associate of organized crime and Jefferson White is playing Lee Harvey Oswald, the patsy that was set up by The Outfit.
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Then Kay served notice that the White Sox, after losing the record 121 games in 2024, are through playing patsies.
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To‑go buffet boxes include lumpia, cornbread, rice and mango coleslaw and are intended for picnics, home gatherings or fireworks events.
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At the picnic, enjoy free food, music, field day games and an apple pie-eating contest.
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The families of the victims said the pain is still as raw to this day.
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Most of the victims lived nearby, and funeral prayers were expected later Tuesday.
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
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“Pushover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushover. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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