doormat

Example Sentences

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She’s instructing it to read subtle cues, helping steer it toward emotional intelligence so it won’t act like a bully or a doormat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Atlanta closed with a 1-1 draw against Eastern Conference doormat DC United that allowed Atlanta to avoid the bottom of the table.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

I don’t want to nag, but neither do I want to be a doormat.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

They learned to expect a knock at the door, a small plate of jelly left on the doormat.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2025

I eat my pudding on the stairs, glancing down at Mr. X’s doormat on the way.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead