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the man

NOUN
cop
Synonyms
STRONG
deputy flatfoot fuzz lawman patrolman policeman policewoman sheriff
WEAK
officer of the law patrolwoman peace officer police officer
NOUN
officer of the law
Synonyms
WEAK
MP constable cop deputy detective flatfoot fuzz law enforcement agent lawman lawwoman marshal meter maid military police mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer police woman policeman sheriff traffic officer trooper
NOUN
police officer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constable deputy detective marshal military police officer policeman trooper
WEAK
MP arm of the law carabiniere cop flatfoot flic fuzz gendarme law enforcement agent law enforcer lawman lawwoman meter maid mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer policewoman sheriff traffic officer

Example Sentences

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Now, Swiss authorities are investigating who else the man might have been in contact with while infectious.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

And — get this, this part is really wild — you afforded the man who basically lives at the charity stripe only three free-throw attempts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

But that assessment underestimates both the man and the moment.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Drones and helicopters were used to in the search mission which led police to a small island where a number of crocodiles lay in the sun, one of which they believed had eaten the man.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Yes,” said the man, with a sly smile.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el