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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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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

John Doe said he was conflicted about the gig.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Jackson filed as a John Doe but revealed his identity in court documents by indicating he represents himself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

“We have a John Doe at 451 Boardman.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young