as in officer
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
reported the crime to the local constable
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Recent Examples of constable
The constable said Eichner was rushed to Causeway Hospital but died from her injuries a short time later.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The constable’s office was notified of the inappropriate request June 10 when the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force came into contact with Slusher’s request, officials said in a news release.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
The constable threw her convulsing body over the back of a horse and carted her to county lines.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
The victim went back to the police six months later, and local detective constable, Mike Smith, led an investigation into what exactly occurred.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The constable’s office was notified of the inappropriate request June 10 when the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force came into contact with Slusher’s request, officials said in a news release.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
The constable threw her convulsing body over the back of a horse and carted her to county lines.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
The victim went back to the police six months later, and local detective constable, Mike Smith, led an investigation into what exactly occurred.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constable
Noun
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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
Noun
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He was stopped by policemen, who heard the story and waved them on.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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This is the meat of the film, tormenting Jeanne with all the possibilities (a friendly policeman tracks Suzanne to Belgium, where the trail goes cold).—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Should a birthright citizen not be held accountable for running a red light because local cops don’t have jurisdiction?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Ali is charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and traffic violations, Nassau cops said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Rescuers from several agencies subsequently responded to the scene and proceeded to search for Figueiredo, whose body was found and recovered from the reservoir at about 9:30 p.m., according to the sheriff's office.—
Emily Mae Czachor
July 15,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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At that point, 911 was called, and dozens of emergency responders searched the reservoir until the man’s body was found at approximately 9:30 p.m. that evening, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Constable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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