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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Your report just might help the cops catch the crooks.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Claudette is able to halt the theft about halfway through, unaware that the mystery woman is hiding behind her with a gun, ready to take her out — until the cops enter the room.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Ziva and Tony aren’t technically spies or cops when the series starts, but old derring-do habits die hard.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Back at the Dunwoody Police Department, the cops are unable to identify that shoplifter.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The case files also say that all the cops believed Mercer’s story … except Penny, who tried to get the force to question him further.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Whereas Mare of Easttown was a whodunit, Task is more of a cops-and-robbers tale.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kenya mission was sold as providing support to the Haitian police by reinforcing, training and mentoring cops.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Dex could easily AirDrop some pics to the cops downstairs.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Your report just might help the cops catch the crooks.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Claudette is able to halt the theft about halfway through, unaware that the mystery woman is hiding behind her with a gun, ready to take her out — until the cops enter the room.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Ziva and Tony aren’t technically spies or cops when the series starts, but old derring-do habits die hard.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Back at the Dunwoody Police Department, the cops are unable to identify that shoplifter.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The case files also say that all the cops believed Mercer’s story … except Penny, who tried to get the force to question him further.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Whereas Mare of Easttown was a whodunit, Task is more of a cops-and-robbers tale.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The Kenya mission was sold as providing support to the Haitian police by reinforcing, training and mentoring cops.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cops
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To make matters even more challenging, Hansen was a local business owner whom all the policemen knew from shopping at his bakery, Rothschild told A&E True Crime in 2019.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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And you guys are the policemen out there on the field.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Matt ultimately decides to go with another director and purposefully buys Scorsese's script — meant to be his final film — with the sole intention of killing the project.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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When the lifelong football fan buys a stake in the Toronto Argonauts, who go on to win the Canadian Football League’s version of the Super Bowl, there’s even more travel and responsibilities.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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With City’s left-back, Matheus Nunes, moving out of position to press Mainoo, Ugarte’s involvement grabs the attention of Ilkay Gundogan and Josko Gvardiol.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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This fall, Cassellius said there are 25 officers in the district's high schools.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Other bills require schools to inform parents that their children are entitled to free public education regardless of immigration status and that the schools must notify them when immigration officers are on site.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same day access to the stock show grounds.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The more Gold Coins that a player purchases, the more Sweeps Coins the player also receives.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Isaac catches Thing’s dart, then reattaches Thing to his arm and buries Wednesday alive.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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The inner activated carbon filter catches invisible particles and helps to neutralize odors from cooking, pets, smoke, or your teenager’s gym bag.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When Emily lands the coveted promotion that Luke had been vying for, their relationship ushers in a new complex power dynamic both inside and outside the office.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reuters — The US government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison on Thursday, blaming the utility’s equipment for sparking two wildfires, including the Eaton Fire in January that damaged National Forest System lands.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cops. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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