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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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
Villa have hit form at the right time and will be no pushovers.
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Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Longhorns needed two overtimes to beat Arizona State, which was supposed to be a pushover.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The Bears started off the season strong, but have proven to be a bit if a pushover opponent.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The first entry on our list featuring Hallmark queen Lacey Chabert — but certainly not the last — A Wish For Christmas is the perfect movie for pushovers this holiday season.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Longhorns needed two overtimes to beat Arizona State, which was supposed to be a pushover.
—Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The Bears started off the season strong, but have proven to be a bit if a pushover opponent.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The first entry on our list featuring Hallmark queen Lacey Chabert — but certainly not the last — A Wish For Christmas is the perfect movie for pushovers this holiday season.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushover
Noun
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The Real Madrid forward reportedly referred to Messi and his teammates as cowards for retreating to the dressing room after Brazilian police attacked a section of Argentine fans.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The employees are spoiled and the investors are cowards.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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Only remove seed heads, small stems and suckers from crape myrtles. 51.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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More great reads Column: Super Bowl sucker no more.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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But on this sunny day, the breeze felt as refreshing as the cold-water dip some dogs were gleefully taking.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Getting there from Phuket International Airport (HKT) is a breeze.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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By showing that even the most resigned of sci-fi doormats can decide to stand up for himself, Mickey 17 ends on a more hopeful note than the rest of Bong’s films.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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That was no problem however, as the driver left the package on her doorstep, somewhat hidden underneath the tiny doormat.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Thinking he's found his imbecilic patsy, Mussburger names Norville the new president.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Minnesota Wild’s blip is officially a stumble as the slumping, skidding team once again was a patsy against the Winnipeg Jets.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There’s also playgrounds, restroom facilities and picnic areas.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the premiere, Richards had a family picnic and invited Mueller.—
Effie Orfanides,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tinkerbell, who is seen as somewhat of a weakling in the Shrek films, is flattened against a lantern in the land which is also home to props previously only seen digitally on screen.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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What cinches this daring perspective is actor Andrew Scott’s phenomenal characterization as a weakling who grapples with gradual self-awareness.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Dec. 2023
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Reporters, family members of Sigmon's victims and his lawyer will view the execution inside the same building used for all executions over the past 35 years, although prison officials say the glass separating the witness room from the death chamber is now bulletproof.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The victim, identified as Jhoser Sanchez, later died in the hospital.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Pushover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushover. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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