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
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
There was no money to pay anyone: firefighters, cops, teachers, sanitation workers.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Damien Scott, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
Dorit has to cop that Kyle needs to move on with her life, and Garcelle has the even bigger task of trying to explain Sutton.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The chase lasted for several miles until cops disabled Smith’s vehicle using spike strips.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
There was no money to pay anyone: firefighters, cops, teachers, sanitation workers.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Digable Planets copped a spot and recorded its second album, Blowout Comb, as a love letter to the hood.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
Dorit has to cop that Kyle needs to move on with her life, and Garcelle has the even bigger task of trying to explain Sutton.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 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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The system allows foreigners to buy EU citizenship through an investment—usually around $500,000—but the European Commission took legal action against the small Mediterranean island nation over the scheme, citing security concerns.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The easiest and most expensive way is to buy Scrappy’s Firewater Tincture, but there’s a half dozen ways to get heat into a drink, like muddling a pepper in the tin, or infusing the spirit.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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The game ended appropriately with Minnesota’s Naz Reid grabbing an offensive rebound off a Timberwolves missed free throw attempt and hugging the ball like Minnesota hugged this victory.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Keep scrolling for more comfortable and packable flats to grab this season from Amazon, Nordstrom, Zappos, and more—starting at $25.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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The officer who fired told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him during the chase, said Cincinnati's police chief.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2025
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The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
3 May 2025
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More: 'Sephora kids' trend prompts bill to ban kids from purchasing makeup (again).—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Richard completed the stunt to raise funds to purchase gymnastics equipment for young African gymnasts.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
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
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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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Then there is, in Walker’s view, the holy grail of art crime: The 13 works, including paintings by Rembrandt, Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas, snatched from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in a notorious 1990 heist.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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