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puppet

[puhp-it] / ˈpʌp ɪt /
NOUN
toy figure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
doll figurine marionette
STRONG
manikin moppet
NOUN
person manipulated by another
Synonyms
STRONGEST
figurehead instrument pawn servant stooge tool
STRONG
creature dupe mouthpiece patsy pushover victim
WEAK
soft touch

Example Sentences

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The former Fed governor emphasised his commitment to "ensuring that the conduct of monetary policy remains strictly independent", adding he would "absolutely not" be Trump's puppet.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Asked whether he would indeed be the president's sock puppet, Warsh said: "Absolutely not."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Stephanie Divinski looks down at her shoulder puppet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

She said there had been a campaign in the 70s to find the puppet and no-one knew it had been taken by people on a day trip to London.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

As soon as he’d put on Vola’s puppet show, just another hour from now, he would finally be free to start out again.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

Vocabulary lists containing puppet

Excerpt from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

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