Synonyms of patrolling

patrolling

verb

present participle of patrol

as in guarding

to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe

The squad had orders to patrol the area.

The border is patrolled by the army.

Related Words

• guarding
• protecting
• controlling
• safeguarding
• supervising
• overseeing
• operating
• shielding
• policing
• watching
• tending
• attending
• superintending
• managing
• governing
• regulating
• minding
• caring (for)
• conducting
• guiding
• directing
• presiding (over)
• running
• administrating
• stewarding
• shepherding
• chaperoning
• babysitting
• babying
• mothering

Dissimilar Words

• ignoring
• abandoning
• forgetting
• neglecting
• disregarding
• passing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patrolling

Things are understandably less friendly with the guy patrolling the neighborhood on his bike outside. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026

Evanston police said their officers, who were patrolling nearby, found that Williams was involved in both incidents. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Now they’ll be allowed to wear them during some work battling wildfires, including patrolling for areas where the blaze has jumped past fire lines and putting out smoldering remains after a fire is contained. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Since late March, about 50 sheriff’s deputies have been patrolling the CTA daily, according to media reports. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

From patrolling factories and performing surgeries to handling last-mile delivery and enhancing customer service, robots are having a real-world impact. — Amanda McMaster, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Video from the Reuters news agency showed security personnel patrolling the streets of Tehran ahead of funeral processions, which are expected to take place at multiple locations in Iran and Iraq. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television Saturday that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter. — Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026

Kateryna Stepanenko, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, said Russian forces were increasingly trying to counteract Ukrainian drone strikes by patrolling critical southern routes with drones and interceptor units. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026