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
Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The policeman appeared at my window.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
While there were conflicting initial numbers on the number of deaths and people aboard the plane, the Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that 67 members of the armed forces and two policemen were killed in the accident.
—Astrid Suárez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The lead character, Jack Reacher, is a former military policeman who solves crimes as a vigilante.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The policeman appeared at my window.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
While there were conflicting initial numbers on the number of deaths and people aboard the plane, the Defense Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that 67 members of the armed forces and two policemen were killed in the accident.
—Astrid Suárez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The lead character, Jack Reacher, is a former military policeman who solves crimes as a vigilante.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policeman
Noun
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Carpenter opened with a short film starring herself as a speeding motorist pulled over by a cop played by Sam Elliott.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez was caught a few days later in Pennsylvania and is expected to be returned to New York in the coming days, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The suspect drove through several red lights while officers trailed behind in the Westchester, Inglewood and South LA neighborhoods.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) said in a statement shared on Facebook that Morales opened fire on them, striking an officer later identified as Deputy Randy Hoppert, 35.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hardin went on to work for the Precinct 4 constable's office and has since had his criminal case expunged.—
Nicole Hensley,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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Set during the Song Dynasty, the film stars Liu Fengchao as Xue Buyi, a disciplined but rigid constable who becomes the target of a conspiracy after being framed for a robbery.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Policeman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policeman. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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