plainclothesmen

Definition of plainclothesmennext
plural of plainclothesman

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainclothesmen
Noun
  • While the lunar far side will be only partially lit during the flyby, the lighting is set to cast long shadows that highlight craters, ridges, and slopes in greater detail.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the bloodthirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot.
    Ryan Brennan April 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Berkeley police said Hadari Darden is classified as a missing adult, and that detectives are in contact with neighboring agencies.
    Jose Fabian, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Tipsters may also call homicide detectives directly at 816-234-5043.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Reebok has released various smartwatches and activity trackers over the last few years, but this is its first tiny tracker.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Plainclothesmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainclothesmen. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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