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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Another one-and-done series, The CW's Good Cop/Bad Cop was a comedic procedural starring Luke Cook and network vet Leighton Meester as sibling detectives trying to right the wrongs of their crooked-cop father, played by Clancy Brown.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Melbourne copped more lockdowns than any other city in the nation.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Finding clever new ways to tell a familiar story of crooked cops and small-town corruption, the movie calls to mind both the deadpan thrillers of the Coen brothers and the downbeat ’70s crime flicks of French helmer Alain Corneau.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Another one-and-done series, The CW's Good Cop/Bad Cop was a comedic procedural starring Luke Cook and network vet Leighton Meester as sibling detectives trying to right the wrongs of their crooked-cop father, played by Clancy Brown.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Verb
Will cop’s conviction be overturned?
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Melbourne copped more lockdowns than any other city in the nation.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
Noun
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In the pilot, Keith was in his blue policeman’s uniform attending David’s father’s memorial service without permission from David, who was deeply closeted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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And while her exact sneakers are sold out, the newest version—the Glycerin 23—is ready to buy.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Hook recommends going to your grocery store deli counter to ask for slices or cheese blocks instead of buying them already prepackaged.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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The seven-time world champion passed Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in the closing laps to grab second place and secure his 204th career podium finish.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Sophia said the event was just as exciting and fun as last year for her and her son — who, while searching for planes in the sky, excitedly grabbed her face and reminded her that the watermelons and lemonade were just as amazing as the planes.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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Customers who still came to Epic Studio Barbers & Stylist in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Diversey Avenue no longer arrived in large family groups but alone, sprinting from their cars for fear of being stopped by immigration officers.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The law excluded unions representing police, fire and correctional officers, which are more supportive of Republican leaders.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The rooms themselves are curated with an eye for design, pairing traditional Japanese architecture with midcentury Scandinavian furniture—Eames, Kjærholm, Finn Juhl—all available to purchase in the on-site design shop should your room inspire you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Anyone who purchased the item is advised to contact Giantex for a full refund.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon, the Indiana Fever superstar took advantage of an off day to catch some MLB action at Oracle Park.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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The Quality Paperback Book Club knew how to catch your eye.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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Troopers and Beacon Falls constables responded to the home and detained Drozdowski, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Denise Paul Hatch, a former Center Township constable, is appealing her 2024 felony conviction for official misconduct.—
Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Other airlines swooped in to snatch up those customers in the aftermath, but the carrier's demise removes a main purveyor of low fares.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Tom Quinn’s indie outfit snatched up Fjord for domestic release ahead of this year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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