as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
a cop stopped her for speeding
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I copped a great outfit for only $50
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
some concertgoers rushed pell-mell through the doors so that they could cop the seats down front
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Recent Examples of cop
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Dragon kept tabs on Moïse’s whereabouts through one of his former cops working as Moïse’s backup driver, Jude Laurent.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Jen Chaney, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
And this time around, so far, readers have been copping versatile tops and matching sets to add to their wardrobe.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2024
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Noun
One faux-Hansen admits to having his staff impersonate cops, because YouTube will remove segments if police aren’t present in them.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Dragon kept tabs on Moïse’s whereabouts through one of his former cops working as Moïse’s backup driver, Jude Laurent.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
Like all of Brooklyn Nine Nine’s Halloween episodes, this one focuses on the annual heist at the precinct, which pits cop against cop in an attempt to obtain the championship belt.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
And this time around, so far, readers have been copping versatile tops and matching sets to add to their wardrobe.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
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Willis, known for portraying the policeman and sometimes a naval officer in the group, spoke with Morning Edition about the upcoming performance.—
Phil Harrell,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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Nathan Howard | Reuters President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that clears the way for teachers, firefighters, policeman and other public sector workers who also receive pension income to receive increases in their Social Security benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line: What's bad for the companies looking to sell AI products is likely to be good for the companies looking to buy them.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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America may have bought itself time with restrictions on chip exports, but its AI lead just shrank dramatically despite those actions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the hills of the Palisades, near the Temescal Ridge Trail, Alex Emerick, 34, his younger sister, Rainier, and their parents grabbed garden hoses at their home of 33 years.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The witness jumped in to assist and grab the knife, cutting himself in the process.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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If state lawmakers approve the proposal, Simpson would become the state’s chief immigration officer and would oversee how local and state law enforcement agencies enforce Trump’s immigration agenda.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Darwin Gomez, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in July for kicking one of the officers and received a 364-day jail term.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the minutes immediately after the announcement, other traders purchased similarly large amounts of TRUMP: One invested $500,000, two others $250,000 apiece, and another $50,000.—
Joel Khalili,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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To attend, guests must purchase a ticket, with all proceeds benefiting Altadena businesses impacted by the recent wildfire.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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Months before the rest of the city sealed its windows and fought to catch its breath, David was doing the same.—
Will Bahr,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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But this week in Sydney, a city known for its beaches and vibrant food scene, crowds flocked to catch a glimpse — and a whiff — of a rare flower whose scent has been lovingly compared to that of rotting flesh.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Northern policemen such as Philadelphia constable George Alberti, who actually lived not far from Still, profited by moonlighting as a kidnapper for the plantation economy.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Jan. 2025
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Lindemann has been a constable for three years and served 28 years in the Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
15 Oct. 2024
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Green ended up on Cunningham on Detroit’s first possession and aggressively defended the latter, trying to snatch the ball out of his grasp.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The new program is launching as Fox News is snatching the bulk of viewers who watch cable news.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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