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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
In another video, an officer pulled on an electrical outlet to reveal a hidden compartment.
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Ashley Southall, New York Times, 15 May 2025
And even after a formal investigation began, Alexander stuck with his story, responding to criticism on social media, and even accused DNR officers of attempting to frame him.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
The search operation has included officers knocking on doors and requesting residents to give DNA samples to see if there are any relations to the babies.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 May 2025
Camacho, known for obtaining the photos, names and serial numbers of 9,000 LAPD officers, then publishing them and subsequently being targeted with two lawsuits from L.A. City Atty.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
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Ashley Southall, New York Times, 15 May 2025
And even after a formal investigation began, Alexander stuck with his story, responding to criticism on social media, and even accused DNR officers of attempting to frame him.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
The search operation has included officers knocking on doors and requesting residents to give DNA samples to see if there are any relations to the babies.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 May 2025
Camacho, known for obtaining the photos, names and serial numbers of 9,000 LAPD officers, then publishing them and subsequently being targeted with two lawsuits from L.A. City Atty.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for officer
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The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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On the night of Oct. 6, 2016, Kardashian was by herself in her room at the No Address Hotel in Paris when five men dressed as policemen broke in, tied up her feet and hands and gagged her before putting her in a bathtub.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Kremlin officials will most likely remember the Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989 after an inconclusive war, which angered many veterans and contributed to the collapse of the Communist state.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Beyond the many prayers recited at the dedication, family members, community organizers, and government officials also made strong calls to action to end violence and conflict so children can grow up and live a full life.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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When Alma’s inventor is murdered, Salia and Zem, two cops from different zones who are polar opposites, are forced to collaborate on the investigation.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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According to the police report, cops responded to the West Kendall home Moreno shares with his wife Barbara Estevez at around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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In states where lawmakers granted Medicaid access for undocumented immigrants, hospital administrators and faith groups, along with immigrant advocates, have helped push for the expansion of benefits.—
Laura Fitzgerald,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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As Hackers Attack — Here’s How Professionals Weigh In Testing coordinators and administrators criticized the lack of contingency planning.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 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 27 May. 2025.
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