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Recent Examples of doormat
Neither one was a doormat; neither one was a saint.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The mighty Mariners, who mashed five solo home runs at raucous T-Mobile Park, clinched their title by drubbing Major League Baseball’s doormat, aka the Colorado Rockies, 9-2.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
This pretty doormat is crafted with natural coconut coir material, which adds some warmth as well as character to the entryway.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
The mighty Mariners, who mashed five solo home runs at raucous T-Mobile Park, clinched their title by drubbing Major League Baseball’s doormat, aka the Colorado Rockies, 9-2.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormat
Noun
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Fear of the base, of Trump’s wrath or of primary challenges is now paramount for these cowards.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Read on to learn the top five mistakes that can occur when using a reed diffuser, and how to fix them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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