POLICING Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

policing 1 of 2

noun

as in monitoring

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policing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of police

as in governing

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Recent Examples of policing

Noun

Florida Polytechnic University is preparing to bring a piloted electric aircraft into law enforcement, opening a new front in aerial policing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026 But this month, the most violent demonstrations in years — and tough policing — have raised concern about riots overshadowing hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators marching against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 France’s justice minister vowed a hard line, while Parliament opened an inquiry into the violence and authorities’ policing strategy, with findings expected by year’s end. — Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 In some districts, the expansion of policing has been accompanied by a more hard-line approach to violent behavior. — Kristian Hernández, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 A lot of times effective policing just moves criminals elsewhere. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 The Times and The Express-News reported this year that Texas’ multi-billion-dollar investment in school policing had transformed discipline, subjecting thousands of students to physical force, at times over seemingly minor misconduct. — Rosie Cima, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Neighborhood groups also want to see more community policing in Highlandtown, saying officers should have more opportunities to build relationships with the people who live and work there. — Janay Reece, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Raman also questioned the administration’s transparency on public safety data, while Bass defended her record on policing and homelessness. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing

Noun

The Defense Ministry’s monitoring systems in Ukraine reported stable connections on objects traveling faster than 400 kph (250 mph), Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara told reporters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Findings could improve future water monitoring Despite the notable differences, the researchers emphasized that their models do not directly measure unknown PFAS concentrations or establish additional health risks.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of monitoring

Verb

And the United States has also failed to invest consistently in international technical standards — the common rules governing advanced and interconnected technologies such as telecommunications.

— Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose religious-nationalist coalition is projected to lose its governing majority at the October 27 election, has been more circumspect.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of governing

Noun

Cellphone records and surveillance footage helped investigators track Fagan’s movements.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Police said surveillance video showed one of the shooters chase down and fire at one of the victims, then both suspects were seen climbing privacy fences along Lockridge Avenue, according to court documents.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of surveillance

Verb

In the absence of a federal law regulating them, the responsibility falls to local governments, said Ridout, who estimates that about 30 states have some type of rule or requirement regarding AI in political campaigns.

— Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
The agency charged with regulating Colorado’s first-in-the-nation legal recreational marijuana market potentially put consumers at risk of using contaminated products, a new state audit found.

— Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulating

Noun

In doing so, the emirate has built resilience through diversified desalination, energy demand management, and long-term infrastructure planning.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of management

Verb

The test took place aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier operating in the Pacific Ocean.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
The model allows brands to reach customers across cities and markets without bearing the full cost of operating their own stores.

— Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of operating

Verb

By contrast, recent restrictions or delays suggest a greater emphasis on managing relations with Beijing and avoiding unnecessary escalation.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
My experience includes managing campaigns, leading teams, and building relationships with community leaders.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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