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
That will happen because civilian personnel can take over headquarters jobs where sworn police officers are not required and because headquarters staffing now is simply excessive.
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John Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Dallas police officers escorted the crowd.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Iranian state television aired images of clashes and fires, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that several police officers were killed overnight, underscoring the increasingly violent nature of the confrontations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The families of some of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting victims passed around tissues before graphic photos were shown in court on Friday at the trial of former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for police officer
John Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Dallas police officers escorted the crowd.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Iranian state television aired images of clashes and fires, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that several police officers were killed overnight, underscoring the increasingly violent nature of the confrontations.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The families of some of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting victims passed around tissues before graphic photos were shown in court on Friday at the trial of former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police officer
Noun
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Beijing has been quick to denounce Maduro’s capture, condemning Washington for behaving like the world’s policeman.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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And Ahmed al-Ahmed, who came to Australia from Syria in 2006, a former policeman who now owns a fruit stand at Bondi Beach, tackled one of the gunmen and wrenched the rifle from him, even as he was wounded himself.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Misael Tagle is the chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of Duchateau, a flooring manufacturer based in San Diego, CA.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s crackdowns have led to protests, disruptions, and attacks on federal officers.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For at least the third time in just over a year, Humphrey has rejected most serious charges against rule-breaking cops.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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It was formed after the murder of George Floyd by ex-cop Derek Chauvin, who was filmed in Minneapolis kneeling on Floyd's neck in May 2020.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Two men have been arrested in connection with Sunday’s shooting outside a club in North Austin that left an off-duty constable dead and police with questions about the area’s safety, officials said in a Monday press conference.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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Two officers were wounded in the attack, including 22-year-old probationary constable Jack Hibbert who sustained bullet wounds to the head and shoulder in the attack, and has lost the sight in one of his eyes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20officer. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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