copped (to)

past tense of cop (to), slang
as in confessed
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid the defendant made a deal with the prosecutor and copped to a lesser charge

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  • Police said Sierra confessed to the killings during questioning.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After Harrelson confessed his feelings to Louie, the two began dating and eventually welcomed three daughters.
    — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • While speaking with Fox News Digital, Ramsay admitted that his own pursuit of perfection in the kitchen had come at a cost.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Wright admitted his confidence was shaken last season when a knee injury hindered his development, and limited his opportunities early.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Copped (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copped%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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