as in coward
a person without strength of character
a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands
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Recent Examples of doormat
In the summer months, Asian needle ants can get closer to home, like under a doormat or behind a planter.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Decor like doormats, wooden pathways, and wall lanterns transform backyards into inviting areas for hosting guests.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This goes beyond colorful containers and cute doormats.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Bears fans scooped up drink coasters and even doormats made of the plastic grass.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Decor like doormats, wooden pathways, and wall lanterns transform backyards into inviting areas for hosting guests.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
This goes beyond colorful containers and cute doormats.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Bears fans scooped up drink coasters and even doormats made of the plastic grass.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormat
Noun
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Floundering in his career and stressed about planning his wedding, Yvan’s woes compound when his oldest friends turn their insults on him, calling him a coward, an amoeba and a fan of motel art.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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That’s when one coward hit me from behind with a backpack.—
Brie Stimson , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, archeologists unearthed what appeared to be the oldest intact reed boat.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
13 May 2025
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My Dien is a hurried cluster that has grown up ad hoc, with buildings of varying sizes rising like reeds from a fertile swamp.—
Damien Cave,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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