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
Steel, aluminum and copper exports to the U.S. across countries face 50% tariffs.
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Vinay Dwivedi,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Along with calcium, tofu is rich in protein, copper, and selenium.1
3.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
In Alaska, for instance, the Ambler Mining District offers multiple deposits of high-grade copper totaling 9.3 billion pounds, as well as other critical minerals.
—Mike Dunleavy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Rose gold, an alloy of yellow gold and copper, offers a daybreak-like blush that flatters every skin tone and fancy, and the metal has become a mainstay for crafting such accessories as watches, pens, and jewelry.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for copper
Vinay Dwivedi,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 July 2025
Along with calcium, tofu is rich in protein, copper, and selenium.1
3.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
In Alaska, for instance, the Ambler Mining District offers multiple deposits of high-grade copper totaling 9.3 billion pounds, as well as other critical minerals.
—Mike Dunleavy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Rose gold, an alloy of yellow gold and copper, offers a daybreak-like blush that flatters every skin tone and fancy, and the metal has become a mainstay for crafting such accessories as watches, pens, and jewelry.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copper
Noun
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Faith recalls Lucy talking about how her father, a policeman, would come for her one day, and arrest the Gibbs, who severely mistreated their various wards.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The video then shows the driver of the Explorer stepping out of the car and walking toward the policeman's vehicle.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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In addition, the National Park Service will reinstall a statue of Confederate military officer Albert Pike in Washington, DC.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the scenes, Mr. Mackay — who became an ICE officer after being fired from his job as a South Park Elementary counselor because of a cut in funding from the Department of Education — works under Noem’s watch.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The woman with Wednesday escapes, but Tyler picks Wednesday up and throws her through a window as cops arrive on the scene.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clementi was struck with a bullet, but would survive and help cops identify the man wielding the gun.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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In addition to his time as police chief of Gateway, Hardin served two terms as a constable in Benton County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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“Copper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copper. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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