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
Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Earl Holliman, the actor best known for playing Angie Dickinson’s boss on the 1970s NBC cop drama Police Woman, has died.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Angel Diaz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
He’s somehow never copped that prize either, finishing a close 2nd four times now.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Upcoming Hulu Series Sparks Backlash in Italy The arriving cops quickly deduced there’d been a crime.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
Earl Holliman, the actor best known for playing Angie Dickinson’s boss on the 1970s NBC cop drama Police Woman, has died.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
There’s also a bunch of merch to cop like a DOOM action figure and a cereal bowl with a spoon like the one on the cover.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
He’s somehow never copped that prize either, finishing a close 2nd four times now.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
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The incident hit a nerve in the city where there has been growing public anger over police violence, including an incident where an off-duty policeman killed a man for allegedly stealing soap from a market, Reuters reported.Abel Alvarado, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Armed policemen are a common sight in Panama City and tourist areas in particular, are very safe.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Bitcoin ETFs allow investors to buy into an asset that tracks the price movement of bitcoin, while avoiding the inconvenience and risk of purchasing the crypto coin itself.Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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When Musk announced his plans to buy Twitter (now X) in April 2022, left-leaning operatives and voters immediately raised concerns and threatened to leave the platform.Scott Walter, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 2-pound cordless device is easy to grab in a pinch to clean small spills and fur balls off of furniture, and it can also be used to refresh car interiors.Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the branding visionary and chief creative officer, Galvin is behind the company’s fun flavors and packaging featuring original art from emerging artists.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Chief financial officer David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, a longtime Intel executive taking a new role as CEO of the company’s product group, will serve as co-CEOs as the board looks for a permanent replacement.BYGreg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Alana opens up to Derrick about how her two sets of grandparents first met after purchasing Chiefs season tickets and being seated next to each other at Arrowhead Stadium.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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But after that, paper needs to be purchased separately.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But time might be running out for Belichick at his age (72) to get back to the NFL and score the 26 wins needed to catch Shula.David K. Li, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 11-year-old girl was believed to be on a metal boat, which was caught in a storm that lasted several days in the central Mediterranean Sea.Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The arrest is the latest legal trouble against Hatch, who faces numerous charges following an extensive investigation by police into the constable’s office that also saw numerous deputy constables arrested.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
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The Statesman's examination of dispatch logs revealed that county constables have been providing overnight and weekend protection to Garza’s home since February — a security force mobilized within days of the posting of his address on social media.Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Sep. 2024
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It was thought that the Yankees would pursue former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames if Soto signed elsewhere, but the San Francisco Giants snatched him Saturday night on a colossal seven-year, $182 million deal.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jefferson motioned like a yo-yo before his first touchdown, climbing up to the second level and snatching a pass with outstretched hands.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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