as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
I think that saying you're sick is just a cop-out to get out of going to work
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as in to back out
to break a promise or agreement
don't cop out on your promise to pay for the damage
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Recent Examples of cop-out
Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
So many movies depict tech bringing out the worst in people, leaving us with the sort of cop-out villainy of computers are bad!
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
But to shift that responsibility back onto your consumers (by enticing them with a gift card) feels like a cop-out.
—Lindy Segal, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024
Alcohol was frequently mentioned as a contributing factor to this mindset, suggesting that—in some cases—intoxication provided an easy cop-out for the affair.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
It’s often dismissed as a trivial punishment for children, or as an easy cop-out for difficult conversations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Refusing to continue isn’t a cop-out so much as an affirmation of everything else precious that fills one’s days.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2024
But in addition to being just plain dumb, that conclusion also seems like a cop-out.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 May 2024
Calling the cops is in effect a cop-out, an abdication of universities’ role as clearinghouses of debate and ideas.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2024
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
He was walked by cops out of the 105th Precinct in handcuffs Thursday morning and later arraigned in Queens Criminal Supreme Court on murder charges.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024
As for Butler, his answer was Timothée Chalamet, which is a cop out.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2024
The performances by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino as, respectively, a thief and the cop out to catch him bring such intensity and power to the film.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2024
Needless to say, my hot glue gun gets a lot of action, and after my last one copped out, my shopping research brought me to a life-changing discovery: cordless glue guns actually exist.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
Plus, fashion needs to be breathable in the summer months, and what’s an easy cop out for stuffy styles?
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
But to critics, that has seemed like a cop out, and rejection of the more forceful position of oil majors such as ExxonMobil and BP that have endorsed a carbon price.
—Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 14 Jan. 2021
Terrible cop out of a call.
—Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Noun
And that is not a cop-out answer, but the correct answer.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
So many movies depict tech bringing out the worst in people, leaving us with the sort of cop-out villainy of computers are bad!
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
But to shift that responsibility back onto your consumers (by enticing them with a gift card) feels like a cop-out.
—Lindy Segal, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2024
Alcohol was frequently mentioned as a contributing factor to this mindset, suggesting that—in some cases—intoxication provided an easy cop-out for the affair.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
It’s often dismissed as a trivial punishment for children, or as an easy cop-out for difficult conversations.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Refusing to continue isn’t a cop-out so much as an affirmation of everything else precious that fills one’s days.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2024
But in addition to being just plain dumb, that conclusion also seems like a cop-out.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 May 2024
Calling the cops is in effect a cop-out, an abdication of universities’ role as clearinghouses of debate and ideas.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2024
Verb
Who's the cat that won't cop out when there's danger all about?
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
He was walked by cops out of the 105th Precinct in handcuffs Thursday morning and later arraigned in Queens Criminal Supreme Court on murder charges.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024
As for Butler, his answer was Timothée Chalamet, which is a cop out.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2024
The performances by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino as, respectively, a thief and the cop out to catch him bring such intensity and power to the film.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2024
Needless to say, my hot glue gun gets a lot of action, and after my last one copped out, my shopping research brought me to a life-changing discovery: cordless glue guns actually exist.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
Plus, fashion needs to be breathable in the summer months, and what’s an easy cop out for stuffy styles?
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
But to critics, that has seemed like a cop out, and rejection of the more forceful position of oil majors such as ExxonMobil and BP that have endorsed a carbon price.
—Josh Siegel, Washington Examiner, 14 Jan. 2021
Terrible cop out of a call.
—Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop-out
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Since 9/11, the United States has embraced perpetual war from which there is no escape but for the collapse of the American empire like its predecessors.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Several Nashville record stores are participating with special events, including The Groove, Vinyl Tap and The Great Escape.Adam Tamburin, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
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This summer, the moment felt right for Purpura to reach back out to Hart.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The soap ensures that gnats who enter the trap can’t fly back out.Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant, faces accusations of tax evasion and filing false tax returns.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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With the new indictment, Weiss has now brought tax charges against Smirnov, including two counts of tax evasion and eight counts relating to making false statements in a return.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The main source of that message has been Trump, who has never backed down from his claims that the 2020 elections were stolen from him.Simon Shuster, TIME, 2 Nov. 2024
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Petty didn’t back down and MCA changed their plans, enshrining his reputation as an honorable guy who cared more about his fans than his own bottom line.Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
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However, more expensive models are generally equipped with advanced features like smart mapping and obstacle avoidance.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump practiced the politics of avoidance Tuesday in Pennsylvania.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
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On Tuesday, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee backed off, voting to keep the film credit in place while cutting the cap, starting next year.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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That could have meant dissolving or merging parts of the district with neighboring districts, but after strong pushback from the community, the state backed off its orders.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Instead of selecting anything for herself, the girl gathered nonperishable food, hygiene products and socks, Henry recalled.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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To recall the authentic flavors of Barcelona this festive season, here are nine wine gifts from Catalonia to delight the wine connoisseur in your life.Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Cop-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop-out. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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