as in cop
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
reported the crime to the nearest policeman
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Recent Examples of policeman
Susan's brother who is a policeman from a small town in New Jersey.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 June 2025
There is also a policeman named Kirk who is the complete opposite of Jackson but also played by Wojtysiak.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
He was stopped by policemen, who heard the story and waved them on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
This is the meat of the film, tormenting Jeanne with all the possibilities (a friendly policeman tracks Suzanne to Belgium, where the trail goes cold).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 July 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 June 2025
There is also a policeman named Kirk who is the complete opposite of Jackson but also played by Wojtysiak.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
He was stopped by policemen, who heard the story and waved them on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
This is the meat of the film, tormenting Jeanne with all the possibilities (a friendly policeman tracks Suzanne to Belgium, where the trail goes cold).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policeman
Noun
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The woman with Wednesday escapes, but Tyler picks Wednesday up and throws her through a window as cops arrive on the scene.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clementi was struck with a bullet, but would survive and help cops identify the man wielding the gun.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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See photos from the scene and a procession of officers honoring their life, service and sacrifice.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Peter Gray, chief financial officer for the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, which includes Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, told the Detroit Free Press that the tax laws surrounding tips and tip credits are still very new, and the rules and regulations are still developing.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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In addition to his time as police chief of Gateway, Hardin served two terms as a constable in Benton County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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“Policeman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policeman. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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