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
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
For at least the third time in just over a year, Humphrey has rejected most serious charges against rule-breaking cops.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Under the deal for The Rip — a movie that follows a pair of Miami cops that find hidden money — all 1,200 people involved in the nearly $100 million production will be eligible for a one-time bonus if the film meets performance expectations.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Two men were shot — one in the face and one in the back — inside a Brooklyn bodega on Friday, cops said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Claire Osborn covers cops, courts and general assignments in Austin.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The city was going bankrupt, the cops were on strike, and a fire had wiped out telephone service in my part of the East Side.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Carver and his producing partner Udovich have spent a lot of time in Joliet, located 40 miles southwest of Chicago, with the local cops.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
That visit from the cops is the final straw for Ron, who immediately pulls the trigger on getting his family out.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
In one scene, Marty jumps out of a window and climbs down a fire escape to evade the cops.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
For at least the third time in just over a year, Humphrey has rejected most serious charges against rule-breaking cops.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Under the deal for The Rip — a movie that follows a pair of Miami cops that find hidden money — all 1,200 people involved in the nearly $100 million production will be eligible for a one-time bonus if the film meets performance expectations.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Two men were shot — one in the face and one in the back — inside a Brooklyn bodega on Friday, cops said.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Claire Osborn covers cops, courts and general assignments in Austin.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The city was going bankrupt, the cops were on strike, and a fire had wiped out telephone service in my part of the East Side.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Carver and his producing partner Udovich have spent a lot of time in Joliet, located 40 miles southwest of Chicago, with the local cops.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
That visit from the cops is the final straw for Ron, who immediately pulls the trigger on getting his family out.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cops
Noun
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In the last section of her piece Didion pivots to a more writerly register, drawing out how policemen have become unreliable narrators in the public square.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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While Kardashian was staying at the No Address Hotel for Paris Fashion Week, five men dressed as policemen allegedly broke into her room and tied up her hands and feet before putting her in a bathtub.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Cureate does not warehouse or distribute food products, the company buys purchases the food order and the farmer delivers it to the customer, Bryden said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trading space for savings In Encinitas, Lovelace rarely buys red meat at the store anymore.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But the sustained fury grabs you.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today, artificial intelligence grabs headlines and AI stocks are soaring.—
Drew O’Connor,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The officers and the homeowner were not injured in the incident, police said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Authorities said some of the victims were transported by private vehicle to a local hospital before officers arrived on scene.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Like a broker, Spring Creek purchases product from farmers and takes ownership of the product in the food hub's warehouse.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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And to find its trendy streetwear and accessories, OS Group purchases directly from brands such as Birth of a Royal Child, Jason Markk, Retrovert and Onyx Apparel.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Australian Geographic reports that the bird catches prey midair during hunting.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite these close ties, the identity of the murderer catches her completely by surprise.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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That law change came more than half a decade after a joint WAVE News and Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting investigation highlighted the lack of training and accountability for the state’s constables, including some who had criminal records of their own.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Dec. 2025
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The law required sheriffs and constables to execute those orders — and enslavers paid them for their efforts.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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No design elements compel particular notice, but their combination lands a couple notches safely above the telegenically bland.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whoever lands the role is stepping into arguably the highest-profile job in global entertainment.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cops. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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