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
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Good cops, even when provoked, are conservative about using firearms.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 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
His next regular role was as Captain Mike Ragland in CBS cop drama The Hat Squad.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Good cops, even when provoked, are conservative about using firearms.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 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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My dashing policeman needed to be in peak form.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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In one scene, the kids are bouncing in the back yard on a trampoline when Jeremy returns home with a policeman, under arrest.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company regularly buys brand-new devices and tears them to pieces.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, retailers and low-income Americans are facing complex new rules overhauling what millions of people can buy with food stamps.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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At one point, one of his attackers grab’s Pierre’s hoodie and throws him to the ground.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The cat lunged, grabbed Bender’s arm, and just as quickly, the hunter shook it off, and the animal bolted.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The suspect drove through several red lights while officers trailed behind in the Westchester, Inglewood and South LA neighborhoods.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) said in a statement shared on Facebook that Morales opened fire on them, striking an officer later identified as Deputy Randy Hoppert, 35.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Many textiles, including blankets and table runners, were purchased from Sanaa, a social enterprise in Arusha that focuses on empowering people with disabilities through sustainable craftsmanship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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The other issue was justifying a large commercial project outside the UDB when county planning staff contend there is enough industrial real estate available within the development zone that Kelly could purchase for its new headquarters.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rushing declined to say exactly what the cameras caught him saying.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Funny enough, the Mets’ eighth inning started with Soto getting caught stealing.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hardin went on to work for the Precinct 4 constable's office and has since had his criminal case expunged.—
Nicole Hensley,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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Set during the Song Dynasty, the film stars Liu Fengchao as Xue Buyi, a disciplined but rigid constable who becomes the target of a conspiracy after being framed for a robbery.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jurors in Tanner Horner's murder trial viewed photos of his FedEx truck, the grim vessel prosecutors say was used to snatch 7-year-old Athena Strand from her own driveway and end her life.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, at this pace, the former first rounder may very well snatch that top spot on the namesake marquee.—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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