sheriffs

plural of sheriff

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriffs
Noun
  • Remembering Delgado-Garcia was a primary theme of last year’s MSP recruit graduation ceremony, which saw his recruiting class become sworn in as troopers.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • In February, state troopers violently broke up a march for suffrage, resulting in the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a church deacon protecting his family.
    Time, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone with information regarding the man’s death can contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • During an interview with detectives, Ivers admitted showing his manifesto to library staff.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.
    Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
  • If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.
    Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Sheriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriffs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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