as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
a crime novel set in the days when policemen were coppers and safecrackers were "yeggs"
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Recent Examples of copper
Demand for copper also exceeds reserves, making Peruvian stocks the beneficiaries of existing structural and supply constraints.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Pennies minted in the United States before 1982 were made primarily of copper.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Studies show that long-term intake of 60 milligrams or more of zinc per day can impair copper absorption and reduce blood copper levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
To recreate this look, ask your colorist for a warm copper base blended with subtle brown lowlights.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for copper
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026
Pennies minted in the United States before 1982 were made primarily of copper.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Studies show that long-term intake of 60 milligrams or more of zinc per day can impair copper absorption and reduce blood copper levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
To recreate this look, ask your colorist for a warm copper base blended with subtle brown lowlights.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for copper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copper
Noun
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State media reported the executions of protesters Saleh Mohammadi, Saeed Davodi and Mehdi Ghasemi who were accused of participating in the murders of two policemen during protests in Qom on 8 January 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutors described a pyramid of murder and impunity with Duterte at the apex, police and civilian officials in the middle, and low-level policemen, police assets, and hit men at the bottom.—
Sheila Coronel,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In a news release, police said officers provided first aid to control heavy bleeding until firefighters and EMS arrived.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Federal prosecutors under former President Joe Biden pressed charges against the officers.—
DYLAN LOVAN,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Tucson hit both vehicles before slamming into the police cruiser and the tractor-trailer, cops said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Subsequent footage shows cops instructing Timberlake to complete a series of sobriety tests.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
21 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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Off stage, Benedick and Beatrice spar their way toward the aisle, while our bumbling constables take center stage.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Copper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copper. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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