as in policemen
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 buys
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 grabs
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 cops
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Over and over, Lorincz called the cops on them.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … LINGERING QUESTIONS – Newlywed couple's cause of death revealed after cops found them inside car.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The police were called, but the hours ticked by as cops, ambulances and reporters flooded the area.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Lee’s just about to explain Betty Jo’s absence when those cops that hate him — last seen at Dale’s memorial — scoop him up and deliver him to hell.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Yet a generation later, these aging bent cops keep getting caught with, not just their hands but all their bodily appendages, in the cookie jar.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
According to the police scanner, police were responding to a call from a tow truck driver who told cops two men were shooting at each other with rifles.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Born on August 15, 1938, in Chicago, Dean often played tough-guy Windy City types and/or cops.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
The movie, somewhat surprisingly, reveals a multi-racial Florida community raising children together, mostly in harmony, except for the one single white woman who keeps calling the cops.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Over and over, Lorincz called the cops on them.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … LINGERING QUESTIONS – Newlywed couple's cause of death revealed after cops found them inside car.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The police were called, but the hours ticked by as cops, ambulances and reporters flooded the area.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Lee’s just about to explain Betty Jo’s absence when those cops that hate him — last seen at Dale’s memorial — scoop him up and deliver him to hell.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Yet a generation later, these aging bent cops keep getting caught with, not just their hands but all their bodily appendages, in the cookie jar.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
According to the police scanner, police were responding to a call from a tow truck driver who told cops two men were shooting at each other with rifles.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Born on August 15, 1938, in Chicago, Dean often played tough-guy Windy City types and/or cops.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cops
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Through the streets of World War I Paris, the bohemian artist attempts to outmaneuver bombs, policemen, girlfriends, and critics in an increasingly desperate search of a home for his art.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Today’s policed are tomorrow’s policemen.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of women farmers Five years later, Nandudu now buys from over 600 women farmers, and several hundred male farmers too.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Of course, the initial buzz surrounding A Little Prayer could not be fully recaptured so long after its premiere — there’s a reason that big festival buys almost always result in releases within a year.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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And then Rising walks away, grabs the iPad and motions for Mayer to join him.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Four federal officers were injured during the assault.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Prisoners feared they were purposefully trapped in the A Tunnel, sitting ducks for a response from corrections officers.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to a company fact sheet, big US brand Ralph Lauren purchases from 17 facilities across Guatemala, some of which are owned by Korean companies.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Prices up, purchases down Profits in the luxury industry nearly tripled from 2019 to 2024, according to McKinsey & Company's The State of Luxury report published in January.—
Monica Pitrelli,Zamrooth Nisha,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An attraction catches you off guard!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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One that frequently catches my attention is meaning, or purpose.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The range of salaries will be $143,400 for constables and $295,564 for District Attorney Phil Sorrells, a North Richland Hills Republican.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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Better known for its sunnier festival galas at Cannes and Venice, amfAR lands in London for the first time on Friday night with a dinner and auction at the Chancery Rosewood hotel and local girl Joely Richardson on hosting duties.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Covering a peaceful protest is not the same as covering a plane that lands safely.—
Nancy Gibbs,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cops. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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