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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
The chief and his officers’ conduct, including using chemical agents on residential streets, has spurred federal lawsuits.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
However, a few hours later, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers would find Kinsleigh near death in her mother's home.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The precinct will have 83 officers, supervisors and staff.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
And that, officers would later tell CNN, made the entire crime scene feel suspicious.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Medics and officers responded, but the woman could not be revived.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Maduro’s junior officers must be nothing if not frustrated.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Butler, who appeared to be holding back tears, listened quietly as officers explained the purpose of their visit.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Only active federal or Arizona state law enforcement officers may enter with a firearm.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
However, a few hours later, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers would find Kinsleigh near death in her mother's home.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The precinct will have 83 officers, supervisors and staff.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
And that, officers would later tell CNN, made the entire crime scene feel suspicious.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Medics and officers responded, but the woman could not be revived.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Maduro’s junior officers must be nothing if not frustrated.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Butler, who appeared to be holding back tears, listened quietly as officers explained the purpose of their visit.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Only active federal or Arizona state law enforcement officers may enter with a firearm.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officers
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Plan for new Palestinian police Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says his country is training some 5,000 new Palestinian policemen for Gaza.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Through the streets of World War I Paris, the bohemian artist attempts to outmaneuver bombs, policemen, girlfriends, and critics in an increasingly desperate search of a home for his art.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The city was going bankrupt, the cops were on strike, and a fire had wiped out telephone service in my part of the East Side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Carver and his producing partner Udovich have spent a lot of time in Joliet, located 40 miles southwest of Chicago, with the local cops.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The law required sheriffs and constables to execute those orders — and enslavers paid them for their efforts.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The range of salaries will be $143,400 for constables and $295,564 for District Attorney Phil Sorrells, a North Richland Hills Republican.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Officers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officers. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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