as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident
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Recent Examples of police officer
The Lee’s Summit police officer received the Hero Medal on a stage with dozens of American flags as the backdrop, surrounded by Times Square’s iconic structures, massive digital billboards and high-energy atmosphere.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered Rio in 2020 to work to curb instances of abuse by police officers, a move that Human Rights Watch says has led to a dramatic drop in killings in the state.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday, thousands of people gathered at Skyline Church in Rancho San Diego to remember Craven — not only as a police officer but as a loving daughter, sister and friend.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Gerard learns from a police officer that her bed fell straight through the floor and under an open wardrobe, which shielded her from the debris.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered Rio in 2020 to work to curb instances of abuse by police officers, a move that Human Rights Watch says has led to a dramatic drop in killings in the state.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday, thousands of people gathered at Skyline Church in Rancho San Diego to remember Craven — not only as a police officer but as a loving daughter, sister and friend.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Gerard learns from a police officer that her bed fell straight through the floor and under an open wardrobe, which shielded her from the debris.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police officer
Noun
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After decades of wars in the Middle East, many American politicians, civil society organizations, and citizens advocate for pulling back, arguing that the United States can no longer serve as the world’s policeman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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He’s used to having headwinds at every turn, but the stakes are so high knowing what can happen to a policeman in prison.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The president’s comments come after his administration expanded a federal program that deputizes local police to enforce immigration laws, signing up nearly 16,000 officers across 40 states as part of an effort to boost deportations, according to data reviewed by Bloomberg News.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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With scientists and program officers at home, activities at the nearly two dozen federal agencies participating in research and development, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, come to a halt.—
Kenneth M. Evans,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Farrell’s Sonny Crockett is a brooding, messy, temperamental cop whose impulsiveness and (ahem) intensity is balanced by his mopey vulnerability.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Raven follows Fay Darrow (Schreiber), a former Detroit cop turned hitman for the New Jersey mob, who is ready to walk away from a life of violence.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kamal says the constables accused him of forging them and detained him.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Oct. 2025
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Randles plays Elle Hardy, a senior constable assigned to reinvestigating the case.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20officer. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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