as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
a cop stopped her for speeding
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I copped a great outfit for only $50
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
some concertgoers rushed pell-mell through the doors so that they could cop the seats down front
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Recent Examples of cop
Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Landed in Omaha for a convention, had just gotten my bags and was immediately ushered into a tornado shelter by a cop!
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The Big Winners Contestant Michelle Loewenstein was the first to cop the grand prize.
—Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Read Next National Missing woman’s remains found in tank, Michigan cops say.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Landed in Omaha for a convention, had just gotten my bags and was immediately ushered into a tornado shelter by a cop!
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Those interested in copping the $100 Date Night Pass had until Wednesday night to enter.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The Big Winners Contestant Michelle Loewenstein was the first to cop the grand prize.
—Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
Noun
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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
Verb
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In an online space dominated by advertisements and garish displays of wealth, content that encourages users not to buy anything new can be both empowering and, in Dean’s words, kind of radical.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The ultra cute pack comes with four floral socks, plus for every item bought, the brand gives back a pair to someone in need.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Antetokounmpo finished the game by scoring 36 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking two shots.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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So grab a pencil, a few colors or a coloring book and enjoy your boosted brain power.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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McCauley was taken into custody and charged with second-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace and interfering with an officer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Players who already own the original games can purchase a Switch 2 Edition upgrade for the games.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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When purchasing online, only buy Zepbound from trusted and licensed sellers.—
Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The body position of Anderson is revealing here, caught between closing Savinho down and covering the pass out wide.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The double strain catches small bits of ginger and also lime pulp. Credits Recipe developed by Juliana Hale.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Before Amber could join her brother, according to one witness, a man in a black pick-up truck pulled into the parking lot, snatched Amber off her bicycle and took off.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Elevating and snatching the ball above the rim, Denver’s power forward transformed an airball into a glorious rainbow.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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