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noun

Definition of copsnext
plural of cop
as in policemen
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level a cop stopped her for speeding

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cops

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cop, slang
1
as in buys
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for I copped a great outfit for only $50

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2
as in grabs
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 Synonyms for cops
  1. grabs
  2. officers
  3. lands
Verb
  • The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The filtration technology grabs everything from dust to larger objects.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of grabs
Noun
  • Other Republican state measures seek to boost cooperation between local law officers and federal immigration officials.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Texas law officers also have made tens of thousands of arrests, including many for trespassing on private property.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of officers
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  • Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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