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
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
There are so many shows on TV about cops, detectives, and the FBI.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Melbourne copped more lockdowns than any other city in the nation.
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Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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At the Munster Police station, the ex-wife and her companion told cops that Dimitrijevic kept calling and harassing her.
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Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
There are so many shows on TV about cops, detectives, and the FBI.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
Verb
Will cop’s conviction be overturned?
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Melbourne copped more lockdowns than any other city in the nation.
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Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.
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The pivotal match itself — the semifinal encounter against hosts Uruguay — is also more convincingly depicted and dramatic, particularly for how one of the goals is assisted by an interfering policeman (incredibly, this did actually happen).
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The de Kansky family settled in California, first in Los Angeles, then in Newport Beach, followed by three years in Altadena before buying a home in Sierra Madre.
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Thibodeau refused to buy in, so a change came.
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.
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Local and state officials have not identified the officer who opened fire.
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Police said officers in the area quickly located a person matching the suspect's description, prompting a foot pursuit.
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Assuming the company meets the requirements, index-tracking funds and other product sponsors would begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.
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More than 100,000 shoppers purchased these exfoliating pads last month, and they're frequently repurchased, too.
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Bass’ absence from the city soon caught the eye of right-wingers, with Spencer Pratt, who ran against her in the nonpartisan primary election, and Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, among those critiquing her.
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Prefab kits and plug-in infrared units have brought entry prices lower than most people expect, though hidden costs like electrical upgrades and ventilation still catch buyers off guard.
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Troopers and Beacon Falls constables responded to the home and detained Drozdowski, state police said.
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Denise Paul Hatch, a former Center Township constable, is appealing her 2024 felony conviction for official misconduct.
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The team continuously overcame double-digit fourth-quarter deficits to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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The last instance snatched just one seat in Congress from Democrats.
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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