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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Since the operation began on April 28, cops have handed out 916 criminal court summonses against wayward e-bikers — nearly double the amount that was given out all last year, the NYPD said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Damien Scott, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
Dorit has to cop that Kyle needs to move on with her life, and Garcelle has the even bigger task of trying to explain Sutton.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Crossing off cliched character traits like orders on her waitressing pad, Lori is the daughter of a disgraced widow cop.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Since the operation began on April 28, cops have handed out 916 criminal court summonses against wayward e-bikers — nearly double the amount that was given out all last year, the NYPD said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Verb
Digable Planets copped a spot and recorded its second album, Blowout Comb, as a love letter to the hood.
—Damien Scott, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
Dorit has to cop that Kyle needs to move on with her life, and Garcelle has the even bigger task of trying to explain Sutton.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
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The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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On the night of Oct. 6, 2016, Kardashian was by herself in her room at the No Address Hotel in Paris when five men dressed as policemen broke in, tied up her feet and hands and gagged her before putting her in a bathtub.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Following their success with Wrexham AFC, Reynolds and McElhenny bought a stake in Mexico’s Club Necaxa, as Variety exclusively reported in April 2024.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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And Treat Powdery Mildew On Plants How To Use Neem Oil Most gardeners buy neem oil in a ready-to-use spray, but it can be purchased as a concentrate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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In the morning, the restaurant doubles as a coffee shop where guests can grab drip coffee, fresh juices, and a small selection of hot and cold breakfast options, including the beloved Hawaiian classic, Loco Moco.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The colorful bar framed in bright neon lights is on the main concourse, so people walking by can grab a drink and head to the casino or other favorite activity, Allen said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Occupations Spanberger worked on narcotics and money laundering cases as a federal law enforcement officer in the Postal Inspection Service and then at the CIA as a case officer.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Raised in Benton, Childress attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and served for a decade as a law enforcement officer in Saline County.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
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Amid the news that Swift, 35, purchased her original masters from Shamrock Capital, six years after her catalog was sold to Scooter Braun, her longtime collaborator joined her in celebrating the news on Friday, May 30.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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What Happens Next Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Just be sure to click that boss button before you get caught goofing off.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Its structure brings to mind Mario Kart World: There are wider, more open zones to explore in between races of intense cycling action where catching a slipstream is key to securing a win.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Law enforcement agencies would have to create department files on any employee holding a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license, which includes police, sheriff’s deputies, constables, corrections officers and others.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Center Township constable's office has made headlines in recent years because of scandals surrounding former constable Denise Hatch.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
15 Nov. 2024
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Read Next National Bear learns ‘bad behaviors’ from Colorado resident’s trash habits, officials say May 22, 2025 3:23 PM Read Next National Bear snatches trail cam in its mouth — and is caught on video.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Sizes are limited, so don’t wait too long to snatch up a pair of these gorgeous leather wedges.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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