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
The kidney is also rich in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.4
6.
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Minerals like copper, cobalt, and nickel are needed for many emerging technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Then there were the sleek, geometric façades, created by his contemporaries and successors, clad in brick, wood, and copper: Aalto’s materials as the national vernacular.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Caviar lip liner defined her glazed angelic lips, while lashes and a dark waterline enhanced her smokey copper eyeshadow.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Minerals like copper, cobalt, and nickel are needed for many emerging technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Then there were the sleek, geometric façades, created by his contemporaries and successors, clad in brick, wood, and copper: Aalto’s materials as the national vernacular.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
Caviar lip liner defined her glazed angelic lips, while lashes and a dark waterline enhanced her smokey copper eyeshadow.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copper
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
Noun
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Police said the suspect sustained significant injuries in a shootout with officers who responded to the attack.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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McCauley was taken into custody and charged with second-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace and interfering with an officer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The chase lasted for several miles until cops disabled Smith’s vehicle using spike strips.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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There was no money to pay anyone: firefighters, cops, teachers, sanitation workers.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 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
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“Copper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copper. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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