sheriff

noun

Definition of sheriffnext
as in marshal

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Recent Examples of sheriff The report from the sheriff's office shows Busch was interviewed by an investigator twice, the second time without another adult present. — Ava Berger, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 One person interviewed by the Garfield County sheriff’s deputy who investigated the incidents said videos were taken and shared back and forth to make others jealous. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026 After leading San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies on a miles-long chase, Bo pulled over. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Luna was taken to a local animal hospital for treatment and is recovering, according to the sheriff's office. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheriff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriff
  1. marshal
  2. trooper
  3. inspector
  4. detective
  5. investigator
  6. patrolman
  7. lieutenant
  8. sergeant
Noun
  • Deputies from the state fire marshal's office believe the fire started in the kitchen area.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead of July 4th, Albano was running near-constant check-ins with staff, while also managing an ailing dog and meeting with the fire marshal, to get cleared for incoming storage pods.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of marshal
Noun
  • Records from that time indicated state troopers found Farinacci sitting on a park bench, out of breath, the affidavit reads.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The passenger, Kimbrew Horton, 29, of Chicago, also got out of the vehicle and tried to run away, but another trooper who arrived at the scene caught him.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of trooper
Noun
  • DeKalb County health officials are warning local restaurants to be on the lookout for a YouTube creator who has pretended to be a health inspector to get access to their kitchens.
    — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The inspector also noted multiple violations during a July 17 follow-up inspection.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of inspector
Noun
  • No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed after the discovery, but Chicago police said detectives are investigating.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Kanan, who earlier met with a detective who told him about Raq’s request for full immunity for both of them, seems to have cooled off a bit.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of detective
Noun
  • According to Indian investigators, certain PNB officials issued financial instruments known as Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) to companies controlled by Modi, Choksi and their associates.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Council members anticipate hearing evidence from an independent investigator and other witnesses, said council member LaKeisha Gantt.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigator
Noun
  • The patrolman has not been identified.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • Billups-Taylor’s LinkedIn page states that his employment in Winfield ended in February 2026, and he is currently employed as a part-time patrolman with the Ogden Dunes Police Department and as a senior investigator with Veracity IIR, a security firm headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
    — Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Definition of patrolman
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  • And [showrunners] Ned Martel and Charlie Carver were our lieutenants on the crowd who did a wonderful job.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The contenders include a retired Army lieutenant, a businessman and a pastor and construction company owner.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of lieutenant
Noun
  • As potential intermingling threatened this segregation, a white sergeant started berating the Black troops who already had their trays, shouting at them to dump their food and clear the room.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Dallas police said the sergeant was unaware that his car and gear had been stolen.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sergeant

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