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as in coward
a person without strength of character
pushovers who are afraid to discipline their little spoiled brat
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2
as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
scam artists mistakenly thinking that these farm families would be pushovers
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
though the mountain is not especially high, the climb is very arduous and is definitely not a pushover
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Recent Examples of pushover
O’Reilly starts Mothma from a place of sophistication, grace, and panicked resolve, then steadily turns her into an avatar of disgust at the Senate’s collection of corrupt pushovers and cowards.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
But at the same time, nobody's pushover.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
While Arizona has not won since Week 2, it's hardly been a pushover, as all five of this team's losses were by four points or fewer.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
China also wasn’t the pushover that the most enthusiastic spy reports suggested.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
But at the same time, nobody's pushover.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
While Arizona has not won since Week 2, it's hardly been a pushover, as all five of this team's losses were by four points or fewer.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
China also wasn’t the pushover that the most enthusiastic spy reports suggested.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushover
Noun
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her character, the beloved nurse Dana, threatened to quit after she was sucker-punched by a patient during her smoke break.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Removing suckers that appear at the base of the tree and damaged, dead, or diseased wood is important.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Here, the summer evening breeze ripples through the willows, and the terrace resounds with sounds of trout rising to catch the mayfly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Made with durable natural fibers, this 18-inch-by-30-inch, skid-resistant doormat features a cheery floral design and a welcome message.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Being vulnerable doesn’t mean becoming a doormat and letting others walk all over you.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Massachusetts citizens are not patsies with wallets.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks and have a picnic on the lawn near the central garden.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Along with the submarine, the scientists took a short boat ride for a barbecue picnic on Epstein's 70-acre island.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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The March 2 indictments allege that Brigham used Snapchat and text messages to talk to his victim, at one point receiving a photo of the girl’s genitalia.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the department inadvertently released nude photos showing the faces of potential victims as well as names, email addresses and other identifying information that was either unredacted or not fully obscured.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Pushover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushover. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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