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as in law
the department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes
the appearance of a ransom note meant that the teenager's disappearance was now a matter for the police
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as in constabulary
a body of officers of the law
the National Guard will serve as backup for the metropolitan police in the event of violent protests
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as in to control
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Recent Examples of police
Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Medics were unable to revive Moore and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Questions over whether European forces would help police Ukrainian borders shared with Russia or merely act as air and naval support for Kyiv remain.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That same day, police said Nunn resigned as a treasurer and Sunday school teacher and confessed to the theft in a letter to church officials.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Medics were unable to revive Moore and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Tech companies, including social media, have long grappled with how to effectively and consistently police what users say on their sites and chatbots are creating fresh challenges.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Questions over whether European forces would help police Ukrainian borders shared with Russia or merely act as air and naval support for Kyiv remain.
—Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police
Noun
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However, her response states that because legislative bodies are not responsible for enforcing laws, she is blocked from speaking to lawmakers.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The truth was somewhere in the middle: No, Kid Nation was never officially charged with violating child labor laws, but one kid did accidentally drink bleach — and another sustained a minor burn while cooking.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The news went out last weekend that Cadillac had been accepted by the F1 constabulary as the sport’s eleventh team, slated to enter the competition in 2026.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
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It was reportedly embraced by law enforcement and Clearview sold its services to hundreds of agencies, ranging from local constabularies to sprawling government agencies like the FBI and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Robert Hart,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
Verb
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From the outset, the premise of Monstress and its tale is a dire one: imagine a 1900s alternative universe controlled by a cruel matriarchal society in Asia.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Online spaces can be moderated and controlled, and Dr. Green says that LGBTQ+ youth are highly attuned to these attributes.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In some facilities, just one sensor helps operate FlowMS, but in other, larger fulfillment centers, Amazon employs up to three sensors.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2025
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Along with its production activities, privately held Hearst Corp. operates a string of local TV stations and is a 50-50 partner with Disney in A+E Global Media.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In contrast, when a person feels emotionally validated, their nervous system remains regulated and open to connection, reinforcing trust and intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The red states allege that the claims pending in state court seek to regulate activity outside of the blue states' borders and involve an area governed by federal law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Newsom’s office is conducting an assessment to determine whether or not the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they were released.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Immerse yourself in the customer’s world and experiences by conducting the right kinds of research.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Brundle has been vocal about the presence of heavy vehicles on and around the track during Grand Prix events, a matter of concern that must be addressed by the sport and its governing body, the FIA.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Apple navigated tariffs during the previous Trump administration, too, although the company managed to dodge some of them back then.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Anybody who has spent time in an IT organization knows how messy and complex managing a large-scale storage environment can be (which drives up costs).—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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