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as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
if you are ever lost, find the nearest officer and ask for help
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as in official
a person who holds a public office
an officer of the court
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Recent Examples of officer
The officers were transported for medical care outside the facility.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 May 2025
The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.
—Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
The officer who fired told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him during the chase, said Cincinnati's police chief.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
Police said the suspect sustained significant injuries in a shootout with officers who responded to the attack.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 May 2025
The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.
—Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
The officer who fired told investigators that the suspect pointed a gun at him during the chase, said Cincinnati's police chief.
—CBS News, 3 May 2025
Police said the suspect sustained significant injuries in a shootout with officers who responded to the attack.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for officer
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The National Police Office will fully take care of the benefits and welfare of the families of the 5 brave policemen.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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To date, only eight policemen had been convicted for five drug war deaths, according to court documents.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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When efforts to repurpose it as a museum or hotel didn’t materialize, Okaloosa County officials stepped in with a forward-thinking plan: turn the SS United States into a reef teeming with life, a win-win boon to the marine environment and to eco-tourism.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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Migrant workers who come to Mina-Rau are common, and the farmhand labor is so needed that officials usually look the other way when undocumented workers don’t have a visa, like the Ferrix crew.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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The chase lasted for several miles until cops disabled Smith’s vehicle using spike strips.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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There was no money to pay anyone: firefighters, cops, teachers, sanitation workers.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Law enforcement agencies would have to create department files on any employee holding a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license, which includes police, sheriff’s deputies, constables, corrections officers and others.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Center Township constable's office has made headlines in recent years because of scandals surrounding former constable Denise Hatch.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
15 Nov. 2024
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“Officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officer. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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