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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

“Puppet-chella … meeeeooowww!” boomed the puppet as she took the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Firmin said the person who took the puppet "did the right thing" to confess.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Dumbledore’s puppet had come much farther than he had ever expected...too far....

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Vocabulary lists containing puppet

Excerpt from "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

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