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
Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
The victim’s name was not immediately released as cops track down relatives.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
That understanding appears shattered after Read successfully obtained text messages shared between Goode and Proctor, the lead investigator of the case that led to Read being charged with O’Keefe’s murder, that painted a picture of two heavily biased and corrupt cops.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 June 2026
Noun
Ten thousand cops were deployed to the financial district; access for paradegoers was limited to twenty-three checkpoints.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
The victim’s name was not immediately released as cops track down relatives.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
That understanding appears shattered after Read successfully obtained text messages shared between Goode and Proctor, the lead investigator of the case that led to Read being charged with O’Keefe’s murder, that painted a picture of two heavily biased and corrupt cops.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cops
Noun
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However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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However, he was also traumatized by a childhood in which his mother moved to Chicago for more opportunities, leaving White in Memphis, where he was once brutally beaten by white policemen.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Depending on who buys it, the movie could now be in play for the Venice Film Festival.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Rather than picking winners, an investor buys one diversified basket.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Police shot a suspect who allegedly hit multiple officers with a vehicle in the Bronx on Sunday, the New York City Police Department said.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Family members told officers that a man had been underwater for some time, police said.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Since last year, Roman Rashada, a former defensive back at Arizona State (2023) and Ole Miss (2022), has generated nearly seven figures as an intermediary connecting class members seeking upfront cash with a company that purchases claims.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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Afterward, the collaborating physician also is expected to receive a record for each person who purchases ivermectin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Troopers and Beacon Falls constables responded to the home and detained Drozdowski, state police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Off stage, Benedick and Beatrice spar their way toward the aisle, while our bumbling constables take center stage.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not ready to accept a blowout loss, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmić lands one in the net in stoppage time!—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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There is plenty of crying on the trip, which happens as soon as everyone lands and Kristen has her first freakout.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cops. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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