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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
Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
Summer neighbors are often fighting one another while simultaneously trying to avoid the notice of the small-town government employees and appointed board members, who themselves are charged with policing the activities of homeowners who can afford almost anything and are lawyered up to the hilt.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
It was later confirmed that French police had tracked the ransom trail and freed the victim from a trunk where he’d been held for 58 hours.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Noun
In the Iowa case, Griffin and the other attorneys general argue that the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment is being misconstrued and restricting the rights of states to police their own speech.
—Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
Summer neighbors are often fighting one another while simultaneously trying to avoid the notice of the small-town government employees and appointed board members, who themselves are charged with policing the activities of homeowners who can afford almost anything and are lawyered up to the hilt.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025
Verb
Metcalf was quietly escorted out by Dallas police, but subsequently, Alexander used the conference to attack Metcalf and discuss race.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
It was later confirmed that French police had tracked the ransom trail and freed the victim from a trunk where he’d been held for 58 hours.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police
Noun
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The House passed the Senate version of the BBB on July 3; President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4th.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Sotomayor wrote her own dissent of the majority’s ruling that fuel producers can challenge California emissions standards under a federal air pollution law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
6 July 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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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.—
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Updated July 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Since 1980, for instance, neither party has controlled the Senate for more than eight consecutive years; never has the Senate changed hands so often over such a long period.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Everything from weather satellites to GPS satellites to telecommunications to nuclear missiles and other weapons of war rely on precise timing to operate properly.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The mower’s night mode operates at just 60 dB, allowing quiet operation even after dark.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Camps nationwide are regulated in a number of ways in order to prevent tragedies.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Verb
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An autopsy was then conducted, which determined her death was a homicide, police said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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Editor’s note: The interview was conducted before the tragic July 4 flooding in Texas, which prompted all major news networks to mobilize resources for breaking coverage.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The Kerr County commissioners’ court consists of County Judge Rob Kelly and four commissioners and is the main governing body for the county, responsible for budgetary, tax and revenue decisions for the population of about 50,000 people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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European football’s governing body, UEFA, contacted the London club confirming they had been barred from entering next season’s Europa League.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Cortisol can also manage how your body fat and muscles use glucose.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Australia’s oldest operating planetarium is the Melbourne Planetarium, managed by Museums Victoria since 1965.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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