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as in bought
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 grabbed
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 copped
Melbourne copped more lockdowns than any other city in the nation.
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Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The one edgy clash on the pitch was the sledging that Birmingham Phoenix batter Liam Livingstone copped from his England teammate Sam Curran.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The second and final season copped a nomination for picture editing for a multi-camera comedy series.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Netflix has copped the rights to an iconic 1980s TV drama.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 5 Aug. 2025
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Jazzy Davidson scored all of her 12 points in the first quarter on a poor shooting night (5 for 23 from the field), grabbed five boards and dished out five assists.—
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Towns scored 17 and grabbed 20 rebounds for New York, while Mikal Bridges scored 21 and OG Anunoby scored 25.—
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Rodeo tickets Tickets are needed for each rodeo event at Dickies Arena and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.—
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The defendants purchased at least 46 firearms between May 2024 and February 2025, most of which were the same make and model as the firearms recovered in the Dominican Republic, a press release on the charges said.—
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Mercury Row Hegg Linen Tufted Upholstered Platform Bed Shopping for a bed can be pricy, which is why this platform option—discounted by more than $700—immediately caught my eye.—
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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Then Barnes snatched all three points with the latest winning goal in a Premier League game Opta has on record (since 2006-07).—
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The dictator who imprisoned and tortured Venezuelan politicians, activists, and ordinary people was snatched from his bed and put on an American plane with his wife, Cilia Flores.—
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The Los Angeles Police Department could not immediately provide details of his arrest, but NBC4 reported that Sutherland allegedly got into an altercation with a ride-hailing driver, and was booked on suspicion of criminal threats.—
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The whole experience somehow got even more embarrassing when a group of women at the restaurant approached him afterwards.—
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On December 30, two suspects, Dick Hickock and Perry Smith, were seized in Las Vegas.—
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In the months before Maduro was seized, Machado’s allies were optimistic.—
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This price for the complex of 149 apartments is perched on the high side of per-unit values of South Bay residential hubs that have landed new owners lately.—
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Absent a complete screening, Jackson may not have landed on a final decision as to a plea, though the default is to plead not guilty.—
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“Copped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copped. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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