as in cops
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 policemen
The stunned policemen opened the door.
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Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, Finnegan was striking out policemen and firefighters at rapid rates.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
But as concerned as the reactions may be, politicians and policemen alike seem to knowingly (and preemptively) pass the blame around.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
At such protests, white policemen often famously saved their worst acts of brutality for the few white demonstrators.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Some have described voting out of fear, with security personnel in traditional clothing and sunglasses and armed policemen skulking around polling areas, according to ABC.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
As seen in a video of the moment, the newlyweds and their guests were seated at dining tables during the reception at the Croft Hotel in Darlington, England, when the policemen arrived.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
During that time, policemen and policewomen, Black and white, approached Officer Daniel, hugging him, shaking his hand, patting him on the back, congratulating him — demonstrating an enormous outpouring of support and admiration.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
In the last section of her piece Didion pivots to a more writerly register, drawing out how policemen have become unreliable narrators in the public square.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, Finnegan was striking out policemen and firefighters at rapid rates.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
But as concerned as the reactions may be, politicians and policemen alike seem to knowingly (and preemptively) pass the blame around.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
At such protests, white policemen often famously saved their worst acts of brutality for the few white demonstrators.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Some have described voting out of fear, with security personnel in traditional clothing and sunglasses and armed policemen skulking around polling areas, according to ABC.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
As seen in a video of the moment, the newlyweds and their guests were seated at dining tables during the reception at the Croft Hotel in Darlington, England, when the policemen arrived.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
During that time, policemen and policewomen, Black and white, approached Officer Daniel, hugging him, shaking his hand, patting him on the back, congratulating him — demonstrating an enormous outpouring of support and admiration.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
In the last section of her piece Didion pivots to a more writerly register, drawing out how policemen have become unreliable narrators in the public square.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policemen
Noun
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An investigation is underway, cops said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The cops walked into the home through an open garage and found the mother and son suffering from gunshot wounds in two different parts of the house, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The partial government shutdown has meant that TSA officers are working but without regular paychecks.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Balat dropped the second device on the west side of East End Avenue, between East 86th and East 87th streets, before officers took Balat and Nikk into custody.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Off stage, Benedick and Beatrice spar their way toward the aisle, while our bumbling constables take center stage.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Agencies assisting included Tarrant County constables, police departments from Fort Worth and Forest Hill, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Policemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policemen. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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