as in cowards
a person without strength of character
a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands
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Recent Examples of doormats
Beat or hose down doormats and outdoor rugs.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.
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James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Perennial doormats, the Braves slowly attracted fans nationwide through their superstation exposure.
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David Bauder,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Between colorful doormats and minimalist styles, these spring-inspired finds add a splash of beauty and practicality.
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Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
One easy way to get rid of dust is by adding doormats at your home’s entry points.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.
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Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Also at play is Farm Rio's signature banana motif, which appears on doormats, throw pillows, and more.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Most doormats will be sized around 18 by 30 inches.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.
—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Perennial doormats, the Braves slowly attracted fans nationwide through their superstation exposure.
—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Between colorful doormats and minimalist styles, these spring-inspired finds add a splash of beauty and practicality.
—
Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
One easy way to get rid of dust is by adding doormats at your home’s entry points.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.
—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Also at play is Farm Rio's signature banana motif, which appears on doormats, throw pillows, and more.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Most doormats will be sized around 18 by 30 inches.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormats
Noun
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These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country.
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And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards.
Noun
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But with the Rockies looking a bit feisty (not to be mistaken with competent), what happens if the Giants can’t beat up on the division weaklings this year?
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That spike—and especially the likelihood that after the conflict ends, costs will remain well above the prewar level—is hitting the weaklings far harder than the thriving warriors, especially the two biggest profitmakers, Delta and United.
Noun
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Disembarking in Berry’s Creek Canal required skulking through some swamp and reeds, commando style.
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Young boys, some no older than five or six, showed off their marksmanship by throwing reeds like spears with perfect accuracy, and the men demonstrated their precision with bow and arrow.
Noun
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For the anarchic, nearly surreal nature of the bits that make legendary cinematic daredevils ranging from Buster Keaton to Jackie Chan seem like wimps.
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“Doormats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormats. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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