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Recent Examples of policing
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
In line with British policing convention, the police statement did not name Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The mayor warned the federal presence risks unraveling years of investment in community policing and alternative response approaches, saying that work has helped drive crime down and improve relationships.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Electronic conduction devices, such as Tasers, have historically been used in individual arrests, but they are increasingly used in protest policing.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
President Joe Biden ordered in 2022 that federal law enforcement officers wear body cameras as part of an executive order that included other policing reform measures.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Early skeptics questioned the wisdom of giving a single federal department a monumental budget as well as broad policing and surveillance powers, but caution was largely cast aside.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The resulting racial profiling and excessive violence by federal agents became an urgent call to action for a community that, not long ago, drew a line in the sand over race and policing — sparking 2020’s worldwide reckoning.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hanceville, home to around 3,000 people, is now the unlikely site of a bold experiment in American policing.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
In line with British policing convention, the police statement did not name Mountbatten-Windsor.
—Nick Duffy, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The mayor warned the federal presence risks unraveling years of investment in community policing and alternative response approaches, saying that work has helped drive crime down and improve relationships.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Electronic conduction devices, such as Tasers, have historically been used in individual arrests, but they are increasingly used in protest policing.
—Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
President Joe Biden ordered in 2022 that federal law enforcement officers wear body cameras as part of an executive order that included other policing reform measures.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Early skeptics questioned the wisdom of giving a single federal department a monumental budget as well as broad policing and surveillance powers, but caution was largely cast aside.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The resulting racial profiling and excessive violence by federal agents became an urgent call to action for a community that, not long ago, drew a line in the sand over race and policing — sparking 2020’s worldwide reckoning.
—Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing
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Emerging digital tools are helping authorities link online monitoring, legal reference tools and on-the-ground investigations.—
Eve Bohnett,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last October, the City Council approved a three-year, $60,000 contract with Deckard Technologies for STR monitoring services throughout the city.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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But soon after that, the International Skating Union (ISU), skating’s worldwide governing body, made the decision to ban backflips from competition due in large part to the high risk of head and neck injuries.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new migration legislation would also enhance border control surveillance operations and strengthen cooperative efforts with European Union agencies, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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At this point, the best lead for authorities appears to be the surveillance footage, experts say.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Trump was expected to have a much more hands-off approach to regulating business combinations.—
Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Environmental groups and concerned countries see regulating ship fuel as the only way to realistically reduce black carbon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pivotal's quality management system is also certified by SAE International, which sets global aviation safety standards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ed Dolshun has over 12 years’ experience in the pest management industry and is currently chief trapping officer and technical director at Catchmaster.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the long run, the companies will work toward a more unified retail experience, showing clearly that the two brands are operating as one team.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The health beat takes her inside operating rooms, laboratories and clinics to tell the story of health care from a human perspective.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is building up its system of 76 airports, investing $12 million for projects ranging from an observation area to safety upgrades.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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From Weiss Field, the group of about 500 teens marched to Veterans Plaza just over a mile away near downtown Waukegan, where observations are held for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and other holidays.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 30-year-old star, born Austin Richard Post, was born in New York but moved to Grapevine at 9 years old after Malone’s father, Rich Post, took a job managing concessions for the Dallas Cowboys.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2026
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He's considered a great in-game coach, who creates advantages in the margins, like on substitution patterns and managing the clock.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Policing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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