copped (to)

past tense of cop (to), slang
as in confessed
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid the defendant made a deal with the prosecutor and copped to a lesser charge

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  • Heartstopper alum Locke confessed to THR that his first read of the script was emotional.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Wagner added that even if Yust’s attorneys had made mistakes, there was no reasonable probability the outcome would have been different, citing strong evidence that included testimony that Yust had confessed to both killings.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • While speaking with Fox News Digital, Ramsay admitted that his own pursuit of perfection in the kitchen had come at a cost.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Wright admitted his confidence was shaken last season when a knee injury hindered his development, and limited his opportunities early.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Copped (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copped%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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