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as in policemen
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 officials
a person who holds a public office
an officer of the court
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Recent Examples of officers
Law enforcement officers were attempting to negotiate with the suspect to exit the vehicle.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The inmate looked visibly frustrated as officers surrounded the package and quickly ran back into the cafeteria, the captain said.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Both Jacob and Gloria identified the man as Billy Rickman by his distinctive walk, but officers said the video was not clear enough to make an arrest.
—Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
How safe are our law enforcement officers if everyone is carrying a gun?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The location of his mother's new residence has not been disclosed, and the state media broadcast was accompanied by an undated video still of a smiling Suu Kyi seated alongside two officers.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 3 May 2026
The hospital was locked down for hours and a shootout with responding CPD officers followed.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
No officers or bystanders were injured, the news release said.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Video taken by a neighbor shows four officers shouting at the teen before firing at him through a chain-link fence.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The inmate looked visibly frustrated as officers surrounded the package and quickly ran back into the cafeteria, the captain said.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Both Jacob and Gloria identified the man as Billy Rickman by his distinctive walk, but officers said the video was not clear enough to make an arrest.
—Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 May 2026
How safe are our law enforcement officers if everyone is carrying a gun?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The location of his mother's new residence has not been disclosed, and the state media broadcast was accompanied by an undated video still of a smiling Suu Kyi seated alongside two officers.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 3 May 2026
The hospital was locked down for hours and a shootout with responding CPD officers followed.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
No officers or bystanders were injured, the news release said.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Video taken by a neighbor shows four officers shouting at the teen before firing at him through a chain-link fence.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officers
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An unknown bomb-thrower at a labor rally sparked the Haymarket Affair on the Near West Side; eight policemen and at least four civilians died.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Over 160 countries observe Labour Day on May 1, the anniversary of the Haymarket Riot, when several protesters and policemen were killed during a demonstration to reduce working hours, according to Time and Date.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In contrast to concerns about an immigration crackdown in the United States ahead of the World Cup, Canadian officials speaking at the FIFA Congress stressed the nation’s diversity.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern of insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports.—
William Earl,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wilcox is part of a panel of attorneys for the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union that represents the city’s rank-and-file cops.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Jones, who is also 50, was grabbed a day after cops released his mugshot, asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
2 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
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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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“Officers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officers. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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