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as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
if you are ever lost, find the nearest officer and ask for help
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as in official
a person who holds a public office
an officer of the court
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Recent Examples of officer
The officers were transported for medical care outside the facility.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 May 2025
The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.
—Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
The officer who fired told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him during the chase, said Cincinnati's police chief.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
Police said the suspect sustained significant injuries in a shootout with officers who responded to the attack.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 May 2025
The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.
—Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
The officer who fired told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him during the chase, said Cincinnati's police chief.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
Police said the suspect sustained significant injuries in a shootout with officers who responded to the attack.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for officer
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The National Police Office will fully take care of the benefits and welfare of the families of the 5 brave policemen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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To date, only eight policemen had been convicted for five drug war deaths, according to court documents.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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Buffett said the board of directors would be meeting May 4 and could discuss his recommendation, which could be made official later in the year.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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After a lengthy delay of 11 minutes and 55 seconds, fourth official Sam Barrott took Webb’s place and Phil Sharp, the officials’ coach, took over fourth official duties.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Read's team says a dog that belonged to another Boston cop attacked O'Keefe.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Despite 'Blue Bloods' actors having chemistry on-screen, several have been married for years Comments Blue Bloods may be known as one of the longest-running police procedurals in television history, but at the heart of the former CBS cop drama was family.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Indeed, Dubrovsky himself had publicly attacked a university policy that required professors to submit their work to administrators before publishing or presenting it abroad.—
Anastasiia Vorozhtsova,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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The White House has said, though, that Amy Gleason, who worked at DOGE's predecessor entity, U.S. Digital Service, is formally the administrator of DOGE.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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Law enforcement agencies would have to create department files on any employee holding a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license, which includes police, sheriff’s deputies, constables, corrections officers and others.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Center Township constable's office has made headlines in recent years because of scandals surrounding former constable Denise Hatch.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officer. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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