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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
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 May 2025
She was identified as the person who used a knife to stab a seven-year-old in the 1700 block of West Touhy Avenue around 8 a.m. on Saturday, police said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
His attorney has argued that the WGA went beyond its powers by policing his speech on social media.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Outside, Jamie had witnessed the congestion and the screams of fans, begging the police to do something about it.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 May 2025
She was identified as the person who used a knife to stab a seven-year-old in the 1700 block of West Touhy Avenue around 8 a.m. on Saturday, police said.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Verb
The woman was known to police for her involvement in past robberies, according to Associated Press.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
His attorney has argued that the WGA went beyond its powers by policing his speech on social media.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police
Noun
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Another point of contention at the convention came from Utah Senate Bill 54, a law that has grown controversial to members of the Utah GOP.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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But now, current and former officials say, there's a sense that the division is weaponizing the country's civil rights laws against populations it's supposed to be protecting.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
19 May 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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This language is shorthand for Kyiv agreeing to permanent neutrality in return for a security guarantee and accepting that Russia controls swathes of Ukraine.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Water quality officials have long complained that septic systems in Malibu didn’t adequately control sewage and that pathogens seeped into groundwater and then into local creeks and Santa Monica Bay.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Law enforcement doesn’t operate this way, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The media giant operates across more than 220 countries and territories in 50 languages through its portfolio of brands including Discovery Channel, Max, CNN, HBO, and others.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2025
Verb
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This process helps us self-audit, regulate our practices and identify areas for improvement.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Each one shapes how we’re perceived and how others regulate their own behavior in response.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The Division of Aging Services also contracted with the University of North Georgia’s Institute for Healthy Aging in 2025 to conduct the Georgia Respite Care Study.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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May 19-8: Trump’s approval rating, 43%, was unchanged in the Economist/YouGov poll of 1,710 U.S. adults conducted May 16-19 (margin of error 3.2) compared to the groups’ previous poll earlier this month, while his disapproval rating (51%) ticked down one point.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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State laws governing solar projects have frustrated many county lawmakers, who feel the state is taking the control over local projects out of their hands.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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But such government workers are still required to abide by laws and rules governing conflicts of interest and personal and business relationships.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Getting a good night's rest, eating nutrient-dense foods, and engaging in activities that boost energy levels can help manage chronic fatigue.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
18 May 2025
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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