1
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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3
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
No, Florida's defense isn't at Ohio State's level, but the Gators won't be pushovers, either.
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Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 3 Sep. 2025
The Redhawks will be no pushover.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
This doesn't mean being a pushover.
—Vipin Thomas, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Glen/Glenda can be a bit of a pushover, but push too much and that sharp edge will surface fast enough to slice an artery.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 28 June 2025
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Chase Goodbread, The Tuscaloosa News, 3 Sep. 2025
The Redhawks will be no pushover.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
This doesn't mean being a pushover.
—Vipin Thomas, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Glen/Glenda can be a bit of a pushover, but push too much and that sharp edge will surface fast enough to slice an artery.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pushover
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushover
Noun
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We are told that politics is for cowards, literary analysis is for women, education is a system of liberal indoctrination, brave individuals must resist the herd.—
Robert Rubsam,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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Punk then made his entrance to confront Lynch, calling Rollins a coward for hiding behind his wife.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Only a sucker would think the curtain close of the Eras Tour marked the end of Swift’s almighty reign in the pop sphere.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team in green silenced a sea of red and white with a sucker-punch of a goal from a set-play.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While they’re usually made from a hard plastic and can take up precious space in your drawer or cabinet, these funnels are made from flexible silicone and have a space-saving, foldable design to make storing them a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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Slightly, meanwhile, targets Joe as his patsy to smuggle a Xenomorph embryo out of Prodigy, still resentful that Wendy’s family is here safely while his mother is far away and being threatened by Morrow.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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He was often portrayed as a DOGE patsy, perhaps even a fool.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park features hiking, biking, equestrian trails, picnic areas, and a scenic overlook.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The multi-use area has a playground, picnic areas, and lots of shade from old-growth oak trees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Separating the weakling from the herd only heightened their fear.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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The sign Scorpio isn’t known to be a weakling, nor is Tyrannosaurus.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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Bystanders in the area helped authorities lift part of the helicopter and get the victim out, who was then loaded into an ambulance, according to Sylvia.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The first arriving engine found one of the victims had been trapped under the helicopter, Sylvia said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Pushover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushover. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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