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John Doe

NOUN
common person
Synonyms
WEAK
Everyman Jane Doe Joe Blow Joe Doakes Joe Sixpack John Q. Public John Smith Mr Brown Mr. Nobody Richard Roe average Joe average person common man man in the street ordinary Joe

Example Sentences

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“This case was unusual — it’s not often we see someone end up as a John Doe twice,” project team leader Traci Onders said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The motion described John Doe 1 as a more recent employee, who was hired in 2013 to detail the couple’s cars and other related services.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Slater Slater Schulman, which has filed more cases than any other law firm, stated in a September filing that client John Doe J.S. “should not have been included.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

Jackson filed the case as a John Doe but revealed his identity by indicating he was representing himself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

“Can you do a quick computer check for a John Doe at the adult detention center?” the officer asked.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young