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as in penitentiary
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
was thrown in the coop for disturbing the peace
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Recent Examples of coop
If possible, collect some samples and take photos, then contact your local university coop extension service (find yours here) for positive identification.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
See the custom Victorian-style coop Vice President JD Vance and his family recently installed on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
Bamba is one of the products no longer sold at the coop as a result of the boycott and a symbol of the Israeli snack food industry.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coop
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
See the custom Victorian-style coop Vice President JD Vance and his family recently installed on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Bamba is one of the products no longer sold at the coop as a result of the boycott and a symbol of the Israeli snack food industry.
—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coop
Noun
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Two years ago, a judge freed Anthony Bailey after 27 years in the federal penitentiary, giving him a second chance at life.
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After a federal jury voted to convict him in early 2024, Hernández was sent to a notorious high-security penitentiary in West Virginia to serve his time.
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Indeterminate tomatoes need strong stakes, cages, or trellises for support due to their continuous growth and vining habit.
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Additionally, a 12-man tag team match inside a steel cage will determine whether Mark Briscoe finally gets a chance at the AEW World Championship.
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Concern arose that Orange was going to be taken out of the jail and lynched.
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Vanity Fair reported that he was sentenced to 60 days in jail after being convicted of misdemeanor battery against a girlfriend, and was later charged with battering his third wife, Joanna Ferrell.
Noun
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Given the cameras in the courtroom, his defense argued – much like lawyers have in Tyler Robinson’s case in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk – that his appearance in shackles and a prison outfit could influence potential jurors.
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Later, Simpson served nine years in prison after being convicted on unrelated charges.
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“Coop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coop. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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