narc

variants or nark
slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of narc You’re automatically dubbed a narc, a kiss-ass, a too-cool. Brandi California, SPIN, 1 July 2024 The software, which would effectively act like a narc embedded on people’s iPhones, could have unintended consequences, critics said, despite Apple’s assurances that it would be used solely to stop child predators. Declan Harty, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2021 In that same breath, Kenya Moore explaining to Latoya what a narc was in an insult to Drew was a stunning lack of cognitive dissonance with her behavior over the course of this season. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2021 His successor also has the mindset of an undercover narc. Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com, 14 Aug. 2020 And while Jamie would have handled this situation perfectly, Roger straight-up turns Isaiah over like a total narc, gets everyone wasted on whiskey, and a bunch of people ditch his militia as a result. Mehera Bonner, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2020 All staffed by unattractive people in their late twenties, professional narcs with bad skin and waterproof sandals. Emma Cline, The New Yorker, 24 June 2019 El Diario reports that fans have downloaded that app more than 10 million times, essentially turning them into undercover narcs. Dami Lee, The Verge, 12 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narc
Noun
  • Using experiments with dry versus wet air, the team conducted special tracer diffusion studies to track the movement of oxygen atoms.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Additionally, the physical tracer in Recover fibers means the final garment can be verified using a scanner.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Now the G-men head down there to collar Massachusetts cops — sheriffs and crooked state troopers.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Exactly what will happen to DC’s most polarizing building after the G-men move out is still not clear, although President Trump has suggested the FBI will eventually return.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • Among the advertisers in NFL games last year that did not run commercials during the previous season were PayPal, VRBO and Scopely, according to data from iSpot, a tracker of viewership and ad spending.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Use a fitness tracker or pedometer to track your progress and stay motivated.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After being taken to the precinct to speak with detectives, Stevenson was booked into the Shasta County Jail on a murder charge, where he is being held without bail.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But less than two weeks later, the detectives called him and said the money was on its way back.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Steaks come with an assortment of compound butters and sauces, with the option for lobster tail, crab, bone marrow and blue cheese on top.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The O’Brien Revival is an intermediate, surf-style board that features a tri-fin, swallow-tail design.
    Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Narc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narc. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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