policed

verb

Definition of policednext
past tense of police
as in regulated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policed
  1. governed
  2. operated
  3. managed
  4. conducted
  5. directed
  6. guided
Verb
  • The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement Housing production results from a complex mix of private and public factors, including material and labor costs, and land-use regulations that are chiefly governed at the local and state levels.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of governed
Verb
  • That’s just the 244 locations operated by the home discount retailer.
    Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The distillery operated sporadically before being mothballed in 1998 and demolished in 2013.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of operated
Verb
  • Conclusion The journey to finding and partnering with the right Salesforce managed services provider requires thoughtful preparation.
    Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The club managed over the last three years to break Wadi Degla’s domination and its spending is proof of its interest in the women’s game.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of managed
Verb
  • According to Liftoff, the entire operation was conducted from an offshore support vessel (OSV), with crew transfer vessels (CTVs) assisting.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The operation, conducted on-site southeast of Aberdeen, marks a significant milestone for offshore wind technology.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of conducted
Verb
  • Produced and directed by Cullen Hoback; produced by Alina Solodnikova, Jessie Deeter, and Scott Holroyd; executive produced by Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Cullen Hoback, and Taylor Jones.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Biden is expected to tout the billions of dollars the administration has directed to replacing lead pipes through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a White House official said.
    Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • Israel has also been busy afflicting potentially mortal blows against Hezbollah’s powerful rocket and missile arsenal, estimated to number anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 surface-to-surface projectiles, including long-range and precision-guided munitions.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The messy middle refers to the difficult decisions that need to be made, guided by science and hardheaded economics.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of guided
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police actions

policed

police dog

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