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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 officers had transported the suspect, who had been arrested on suspicion of robbery, to the hospital for observation.
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Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators said Perera Nuñez failed to stop when approached by officers, got out of his car, and ran, prompting a large search involving the Florida Highway Patrol and Homeland Security.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
They and others were seated at the front of the ballroom when video captured what sounded like at least five loud bangs before armed officers rushed in and hauled the president, first lady, Vice President JD Vance and others away while other attendees ducked down under tables.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The man who allegedly shot the officers while under medical observation at Swedish Hospital was one of a pair that had originally attempted to rob an Albany Park dollar store at gunpoint.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Associated Press footage showed security officers keeping order outside polling stations.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
His projects have been with athletes, politicians, chief executive officers, the director of a botanical garden, a physician, a Nepalese monk, a theoretical physicist.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In a photo shared by police, officers appeared to have recovered stacks of 20-dollar bills, pills in prescription bottles, and a white powdery substance in little baggies.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The first responding officers, Kootenai County Sheriff’s deputies Harvey Ballman, Arek Brock and Josh Orr were also honored with awards by the department and Idaho Attorney General.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Investigators said Perera Nuñez failed to stop when approached by officers, got out of his car, and ran, prompting a large search involving the Florida Highway Patrol and Homeland Security.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
They and others were seated at the front of the ballroom when video captured what sounded like at least five loud bangs before armed officers rushed in and hauled the president, first lady, Vice President JD Vance and others away while other attendees ducked down under tables.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The man who allegedly shot the officers while under medical observation at Swedish Hospital was one of a pair that had originally attempted to rob an Albany Park dollar store at gunpoint.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Associated Press footage showed security officers keeping order outside polling stations.
—Sam Metz, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
His projects have been with athletes, politicians, chief executive officers, the director of a botanical garden, a physician, a Nepalese monk, a theoretical physicist.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In a photo shared by police, officers appeared to have recovered stacks of 20-dollar bills, pills in prescription bottles, and a white powdery substance in little baggies.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
The first responding officers, Kootenai County Sheriff’s deputies Harvey Ballman, Arek Brock and Josh Orr were also honored with awards by the department and Idaho Attorney General.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officers
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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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Prescott also concluded that two other policemen, Officer Robert Bohm and Det.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Relatives of Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist who officials and her employer say was killed by an Israeli airstrike yesterday, gathered in Baysariyeh in southern Lebanon this morning to mourn her loss ahead of funeral processions.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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District officials said additional honorees will be recognized at upcoming Board of Education and Principal Council meetings, as well as during Classified Employee Appreciation Week in May.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Good cops in this business tend to have more friends but fewer rings.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Garcia De Jesus lived in Yonkers, cops said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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