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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
Max Levy, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
On June 10, Darrian Randle, 31, reported to police that her 3-year-old daughter was kidnapped at gunpoint, according to a Facebook post by the New Castle County Police.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Bora Erden, New York Times, 13 June 2025
His unruly behavior prompted someone to call the police.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Noun
The identity of the person who planted them was unknown to police as of Friday evening.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
On June 10, Darrian Randle, 31, reported to police that her 3-year-old daughter was kidnapped at gunpoint, according to a Facebook post by the New Castle County Police.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Verb
Los Angeles law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the city’s police department, have responded to demonstrations throughout the city, at times deploying flash-bang grenades, projectiles and other crowd-control measures.
—Bora Erden, New York Times, 13 June 2025
His unruly behavior prompted someone to call the police.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police
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James Gabbert/Getty Images The Context Texas law allows people with a license to conceal carry a gun and to possess that gun on college campuses.—
Sophie Clark
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Florida law outlines sweeping powers available in a state of emergency, including the governor’s ability to use and deploy all available county and local resources.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 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 three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Fort Worth firefighters quickly controlled a two-alarm fire at Hulen Mall on Friday night, and shoppers and employees were evacuated from the building.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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His influence on Chelsea’s sequences of possession is almost entirely focused on the left ‘pocket’ or half-space, operating alongside Cole Palmer as one of two advanced creators in a ‘box’ midfield.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Life Time also operates facilities in Roseville and Folsom.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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Last week, the Senate approved the stablecoin bill, establishing a framework to regulate these digital currencies that are linked to the U.S. dollar.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Clouds play an important role in regulating the climate.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
Verb
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However, diverse actions over decades have often been conducted in coordination with Iran–and many would not have happened without Iranian support.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Research conducted for exhibits on Nolde in Frankfurt in 2014 and in Berlin in 2019 revealed the artist’s true relationship to Nazism to the wider public.—
Ombline Damy,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
Verb
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As companies adopt these tools, the stakes go beyond efficiency—how AI is designed, deployed and governed will shape its real-world impact on organizations and the people who run them.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The working-class Americans who trusted Republicans to have their backs are now set to learn a painful lesson about the difference between campaign promises and governing priorities.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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However, there are ways to manage it—be that through mindfulness, meditation, exercise, therapy, or just regular, good-quality sleep.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Your doctor may also run tests to look for an underlying condition like PCOS, a thyroid abnormality, or endometriosis that may need to be treated or managed with, potentially, medications or surgery.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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