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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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An alleged altercation in April 2024 involving Ye and a man — identified in court documents as John Doe — is at the core of the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

John Doe 1 “immediately withdrew, turned away and left.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

The perpetrators are usually identified in the lawsuits as some variation on John Doe, with few identifying details.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

“I believe you have a John Doe? He may be my son,” Nali said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young