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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
Three Mexican security officers were wounded, the embassy said.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026
Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, officers found a woman who had been struck by a driver while using a mobility scooter.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
While the back-and-forth continues, TSA officers deemed essential are working without pay.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
White House border czar Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Most recently, two fatal shootings by immigration officers last month sparked massive demonstrations in Minneapolis, where an aggressive immigration enforcement campaign brought thousands of federal agents.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Responding officers located a male juvenile who had been shot in the lower body, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026
Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived.
—Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, officers found a woman who had been struck by a driver while using a mobility scooter.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
While the back-and-forth continues, TSA officers deemed essential are working without pay.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
White House border czar Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Most recently, two fatal shootings by immigration officers last month sparked massive demonstrations in Minneapolis, where an aggressive immigration enforcement campaign brought thousands of federal agents.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Responding officers located a male juvenile who had been shot in the lower body, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officers
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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At such protests, white policemen often famously saved their worst acts of brutality for the few white demonstrators.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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Davis is not cleared for basketball activities and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Wizards officials said.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Although the families have identified some of the deceased, officials have not yet released the names of those killed, and extreme weather in the area has continued to stymie efforts to retrieve their remains.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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An 88-year-old woman was attacked by a homeless man who shoved her to the pavement and stole her cane outside a Target in Union Square, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Satanic Slasher's got a heck of a body count already when he’s pulled over by cops for a routine traffic stop, and Kansas highway patrol officer Jane Archer (Georgina Campbell) watches her husband get gunned down in cold blood in front of her.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 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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Harris County leaders worry a new law could leave them on the hook for higher costs by allowing constables to negotiate patrol contracts with neighborhood associations without approval.—
John Lomax V,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Officers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officers. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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