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
While outdoor furniture like bistro sets or porch swings make our spaces functional, decor like welcoming doormats, wind chimes, and hanging baskets add a cozy element reminiscent of Grandma’s house.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Whether their place came with large trees or not, one of the first things new homeowners do upon moving in— - after putting up curtains and laying down doormats — is upgrade their landscaping.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
In the summer months, Asian needle ants can get closer to home, like under a doormat or behind a planter.
—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
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Whether their place came with large trees or not, one of the first things new homeowners do upon moving in— - after putting up curtains and laying down doormats — is upgrade their landscaping.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
In the summer months, Asian needle ants can get closer to home, like under a doormat or behind a planter.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormat
Noun
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With rising apprehension, the Cabinet kept deliberating for a couple of days while Sumner did his best to shut down jingoistic rhetoric in the Senate from politicians who demanded that Lincoln not be a coward in the face of Great Britain.—
Zaakir Tameez
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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Because these cowards fear being doxed for their inhumane and unconscionable actions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Lake Hodges near Escondido is a major grebe nesting location where birders enjoy following the nesting process that begins with the weaving of reeds into floating mats where eggs are then deposited. Loons, coots, rails and gallinules are also floating nest builders.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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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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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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