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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
Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
Some news reports also suggest that San Diego police were asked to assist at the scene of Friday's workplace raid, though the department's involvement is unclear.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 31 May 2025
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The decision came eight months after the court rejected a more lenient agreement between Levey Cohen and the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission, which polices the behavior of judges on and off the bench.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Both the female driver and the man who attempted to move the vehicle were arrested on suspicion of DUI, police said.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 31 May 2025
Some news reports also suggest that San Diego police were asked to assist at the scene of Friday's workplace raid, though the department's involvement is unclear.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 31 May 2025
Verb
Some are calling on social media firms to do more to police misinformation on their platforms.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The decision came eight months after the court rejected a more lenient agreement between Levey Cohen and the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission, which polices the behavior of judges on and off the bench.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police
Noun
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Earlier this month, Attorney General Todd Rokita sent a letter to the University of Notre Dame claiming its DEI policies may violate state and federal law.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Sunday marks the first batch — 83, to be exact — to become law.—
Hannah Gaskill,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
Noun
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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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The missing money controlled by Velazquez was supposed to go toward undercover narcotics operations.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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In addition to money for public broadcasting, the White House wants to send back money aimed at controlling the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDs, programs related to women's health and gender issues, and environment and climate change research.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Signet also operates Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, Blue Nile, JamesAllen.com, Rocksbox, Peoples Jewellers, H. Samuel and Ernest Jones.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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For years, sales teams have operated under intense pressure to hit growth targets.—
Sean Brophy,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The team worked quickly to regulate his blood glucose, rehydrate him, and start him on antibiotics—just in time.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Using the large-scale health research database UK Biobank, the researchers examined data from individuals with rare variants in the genes regulating SCFA-binding receptors and compared their cardiovascular medical history to that of control individuals.—
Paul McClure
June 01,
New Atlas,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Consider requesting the ability to conduct regular audits or testing, such as assessing for bias, or requiring vendors to run these audits and provide reports.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Every day, thousands of foreign visitors arrive at Southern California’s biggest travel hub on their way to visit family, conduct business or tour the region.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Those organizations want to police themselves, and have gone so far as to have a meeting earlier this year to lay down the rules to the NCAA at how that organization will govern those two top leagues.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Klamath Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, a close friend—formerly —serves as the operating partner, managing the day-to-day logistics.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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