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
Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
In a futuristic and extremely crime-ridden Detroit, cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is killed in the line of duty and brought back as a cyborg warrior by a shady corporation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Thanks to Fanatics, the NFL's go-to gear partner, every team's hat is live and ready for fans to cop.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
As Bronson Pinchot’s hapless character, Elliot, is speeding in his ragtop Porsche with a girl bent over his lap along a 15 mph curve on Mulholland Drive, cop lights go off behind him.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
In a futuristic and extremely crime-ridden Detroit, cop Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is killed in the line of duty and brought back as a cyborg warrior by a shady corporation.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Verb
But the government did not cop on the document to their role in his death.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Thanks to Fanatics, the NFL's go-to gear partner, every team's hat is live and ready for fans to cop.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
Noun
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Horrific as his killing by a white policeman was, it was unduly racialised by BLM.—
Book Marks
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Susan's brother who is a policeman from a small town in New Jersey.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Tech giants buying stakes in rivals attracts the attention of antitrust regulators, but hiring decisions do not, The New York Times reported; Google’s huge outlay is comparable to a soccer team paying a transfer fee to acquire a top player’s contract.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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First-timers can rent shoes or buy gear at Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville and book half- or full-day private climbing trips with New River Mountain Guides.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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But case law has held that prosecutors are constitutional, judicial officers who are not in the same category as state, county and township executive-branch officers, such as mayors.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Many fishers have lost their livelihoods overnight, with about a third of the state waters completely devoid of fish, according to Pat Tripodi, the executive officer of the Marine Fishers Association, which represents the interests of most commercial fishing license holders in the state.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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People can purchase the Shandwiches online in six-packs for $49.99 at tipsyscoop.com/collections/nationwide2/products/leinies-summer-shandwich.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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In 1989, the ship was purchased by Fraser Shipyards, which shortened the vessel by 120 feet.—
Cassidey Kavathas,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Scannell also said that his dogs as well as one of his neighbors suffered respiratory problems after one of the project's contractors — who was later fired — was caught dumping debris out of the building's windows.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Even some of Trump’s die-hard fans on Truth Social seemed caught off guard by the video, struggling to draw a connection between it and Trump’s politics.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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In addition to his time as police chief of Gateway, Hardin served two terms as a constable in Benton County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Though, they have been known to try to snatch plastic water bottles and other treasures from guests' belongings (seems like fair revenge to me).—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Our goal isn't to snatch phones and iPads and screens.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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