as in Joe Blow
an average or ordinary man
to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet
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Recent Examples of John Doe
The deputies eventually took him into custody, and Cook told them his name was John Doe, investigators said.
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Olivia Lloyd
updated July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.
—Theresa Clift
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
According to a new lawsuit filed earlier this month, the plaintiff, identified in court documents only as John Doe, claims he was lured to a Revolt TV location in 2020 under false pretenses by Wallace and others.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
With one case in the black, Ballard chooses the next one, John Doe #38, a man last seen on CCTV seven years prior carrying an infant at a bus station.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2025
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Olivia Lloyd
updated July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.
—Theresa Clift
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
According to a new lawsuit filed earlier this month, the plaintiff, identified in court documents only as John Doe, claims he was lured to a Revolt TV location in 2020 under false pretenses by Wallace and others.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
With one case in the black, Ballard chooses the next one, John Doe #38, a man last seen on CCTV seven years prior carrying an infant at a bus station.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for John Doe
worker
Noun
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The trust fund used to make up the difference between what workers are paying in and what Social Security pays out in benefits is projected to run out of money in nine years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images In one of the world’s most expensive cities, more workers are living paycheck to paycheck The Singapore consumer’s reputation for financial prudence and high savings is showing signs of strain.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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“John Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Doe. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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