JOHN DOES Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

John Does

noun

plural of John Doe

as in Joe Blows

an average or ordinary man to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet

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These little guys have powerful noise-cancelling playback, hi-res sound, and incredible Dolby audio out of the box.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Hopefully your weekend is as cozy and playful as these sleek little guys.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026

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Earlier movie versions have managed the story’s most frightening moments with the limited technology available at the time—much plastic and spongy stuff; monsters in process shots looming over little men; papier-mâché boulders flung from hilltops.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Boarding school has been making Muck boys into ugly, priggish little men for generations.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026

Definition of little men

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Adopted by the Atlanta City Council this spring, the initiative offers a framework to hold the city accountable for protecting workers’ rights and address the needs of vulnerable populations, among other goals, during World Cup games.

— DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement that the lawsuit asks for one thing — preserving the status quo to keep the workers employed pending arbitration.

— Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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