RAG DOLL Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

rag doll

noun

Definition of rag doll

as in hand puppet

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Recent Examples of rag doll The video is a compilation of memorable Toy Story moments featuring the fan-favorite cowgirl rag doll Jessie, who was introduced in the series' second installment in 1999. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 As Makar went behind his net to chase a loose puck, the Minnesota forward threw all 228 of his pounds into the 187-pound Colorado star, who lifted a shoulder late and just bounced off the glass like a rag doll. — Sean Keeler, Twin Cities, 5 May 2026 The industry functions on a delicate infrastructure of intimidation, backbiting, and the occasional contract amid endless favors, yanking Aasmaan through its machinations like a rag doll in the wind. — Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025 That drive, which included another sack where Burrow was tossed like a rag doll, was exactly what Bengals fans did not want to see. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rag doll

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Noun

In the mitt biz, this is broken down into the categories of mitten (looks like a large winter mitten); pincer, which has the thumb flap directly opposing the other fingers like a hand puppet (which is why they’re also called puppet mitts); and glove, which separates all five fingers.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
The tipping point came in flashback, during which the tiny turtle monster is told a violent bedtime story by his father, with the benefit of crude but charming hand puppets and cardboard sets.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of hand puppet

Noun

Robots, Barbie dolls, Supermans, T-rexes and princesses began to form in a circular line around the perimeter of the gym.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
After their investigation the Warrens concluded that the doll was being controlled by a demon.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of doll

Noun

Trailers, motorcycles, tow dollies and some commercial tractor-trailer trucks only need one license plate, the DMV said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Before Brown invented the Steadicam, about the only way to create a smooth moving shot on a film was to use a dolly, a technology that had been around since the early days of filmmaking but required heavy track that could only be laid so far.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 July 2026

Definition of dolly

Noun

In a Harris Poll survey published Wednesday, 65% of American adults reported spending $100 or more on playful activities or products — such as craft kits or action figures — for personal enjoyment between June 2025 and June 2026.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Barisone, in his kitchen, has a George Morris action figure that used to voice the blunt riding advice for which Morris was known.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of action figure

Noun

From the Magazine Fans of puppet shows are trying to save the traditional art of marionette-making in the United Kingdom before the skills are lost.

— Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026
Harkness likens Lamb to an old marionette-maker who no longer pulls the strings.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of marionette

Noun

The Teflon seal around a poppet, a thruster valve, expanded and started extruding out as the thruster headed up.

— Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 5 Sep. 2024
Between 1902 and 1904, she was granted eight patents related to rotary engines, including sleeve-valve innovations that were improvements over conventional poppet valves.

— John Greathouse, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021

Definition of poppet

Noun

Still largely unfamiliar to most people are the figurines found in Petsophas and other Minoan sanctuaries.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Children have also left behind plenty of toys — including eight mini race cars, three bouncy balls, dozens of assorted figurines, rubber ducks, fidget spinners and other trinkets.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of figurine

Noun

There were also 40 artifacts from the Horoztepe archaeological site, in Tokat province, a portrait from the ancient city of Aphrodisias, and theatrical masks and goddess statuettes.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Grande, Chalamet, Vikander, Lawrence and Kendrick all went on to Academy Award nominations for those performances, with Vikander taking home the supporting actress statuette.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of statuette

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