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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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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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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Verb
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For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Minor injuries were reported to the officers, according to Officer Ken Kober, president of the union that represents Cincinnati police.—
Jennifer Edwards Baker,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Despite the mistake, officers at the base played along.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The film tells the story of a former Hollywood star (Moore) whose career decline lands her in Jane Fonda-style fitness-show territory.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Cops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cops. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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