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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Noun

Here’s hoping these little guys find a destination in the parks soon.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of little guys

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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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The early harvest also poses logistical challenges in a region where grapes are traditionally picked by hand, with some workers still on summer vacation and others facing transportation delays.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Cities and smaller communities across the country are competing for remote workers with thousands of dollars in cash, housing assistance, coworking memberships, and other perks designed to make relocating a little easier.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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