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 railroad tunnel in which John Doe #135 was found had spooky graffiti and a dark mystique, the kind of place kids dared each other to walk through at night.
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Now the couple, only identified as Jane and John Doe, are suing the luxury hotel brand and its parent company, Marriott International Inc.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Officers showed him a photo of John Doe, along with those of several other men.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Some express doubt over use of DNA warrants While prosecutors continue to use John Doe DNA warrants, some law and professional organizations argue against them.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Now the couple, only identified as Jane and John Doe, are suing the luxury hotel brand and its parent company, Marriott International Inc.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
Officers showed him a photo of John Doe, along with those of several other men.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Some express doubt over use of DNA warrants While prosecutors continue to use John Doe DNA warrants, some law and professional organizations argue against them.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for John Doe
worker
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Instead, the workplace economy must foster a system that shares risk, prioritizes results, and better supports workers through the full journey to economic mobility.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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As the number of raids on workers and families escalates, ICE agents will engage in more warrantless knocks on doors, searches, and arrests.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“John Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Doe. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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