as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
as the rural county's chief lawman, the sheriff has to patrol a vast area with only minimal manpower
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Recent Examples of lawman
Over the course of his career, Costner has portrayed many a historical figure, including Eliot Ness in The Untouchables; the Old West lawman title character in 1994’s Wyatt Earp; and Jim Garrison, the district attorney investigating JFK’s assassination, in JFK.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Around a year later, Wallace wrote a story about legendary lawman Bass Reeves.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
There’s Wyatt Earp, the mustachioed Old West lawman.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Who was this irritant who had eluded the most sophisticated lawmen in the country, thanks to the triviality of his crimes?
—David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Around a year later, Wallace wrote a story about legendary lawman Bass Reeves.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
There’s Wyatt Earp, the mustachioed Old West lawman.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Who was this irritant who had eluded the most sophisticated lawmen in the country, thanks to the triviality of his crimes?
—David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawman
Noun
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But as concerned as the reactions may be, politicians and policemen alike seem to knowingly (and preemptively) pass the blame around.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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He was supposed to meet Atre at this address at this time, but instead there was a policeman standing sentry outside.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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Encounter with Warwick cop left him paralyzed.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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The screen fades to black, and then, seconds later, Kid and the bullies are on their knees with their hands behind their heads, facing a cop who has his gun drawn.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The two officers may be fired and potentially face criminal prosecution, Lyons said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Agencies assisting included Tarrant County constables, police departments from Fort Worth and Forest Hill, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said Monday that constables have had good conversations with county leaders ahead of the bill becoming law and that his office was working with neighborhoods to ensure that the fiscal impact to Harris County wouldn’t be significant.—
John Lomax V,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, sheriff’s officials said investigators are concerned there may be unreported victims and asked that any parents with children who may have interacted with Sigl to call the Sheriff’s Office at 916-874-5115.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its only resident, Elsie Eiler, 92, serves as mayor, sheriff, librarian and the only worker at the town’s sole business, the Monowi Tavern.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Lawman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawman. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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