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noun

as in monitoring

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policing

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verb

present participle of police
as in governing

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Recent Examples of policing
Noun
In human societies, the policing of speech, which is meant to reform the thoughts behind it, risks merely leaving thoughts unspoken. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 Graves said recruiting and retaining officers remains one of the biggest challenges facing whoever takes over for her, along with continuing to embrace technology and modern policing. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The police department received state accreditation, which the mayor and police director have proclaimed demonstrates that officers have implemented modern policing practices. — Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026 What if the money spent on militarization and policing were instead invested in programs like more public parks or free on-demand childcare? — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 The chief described the technology as an important tool for policing and listed nine arrests aided by the cameras in the past month. — Rose Evans july 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 Meta significantly increased its reliance on AI for content moderation, shifting half its policing to models, though internal warnings cite rapid rollout and potential for wrongful bans. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Others have shown that aggressive policing practices disproportionately affect disadvantaged neighborhoods. — Brian Lawton, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 Municipal policing requires a level of training in patrol skills and enforcement techniques that differs substantially from the training provided to federal ICE Agents. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing
  1. monitoring
  2. governing
  3. surveillance
  4. regulating
  5. management
  6. operating
  7. observation
  8. managing
Noun
  • The Deadwood includes Road, Sport and Rain riding modes, cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring and cornering-sensitive traction and braking systems.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Another key segment is military and defense uniforms that feature smart camouflage, heat regulation and real-time vital monitoring for soldiers in rugged environments.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Definition of monitoring
Verb
  • Kappa Alpha Psi’s national governing documents explicitly prohibit hazing, and chapters have faced suspensions in prior cases, including a Miami University in Ohio chapter suspended through 2040 in 2025.
    — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
  • In contrast, an athlete union could bargain over rules governing NIL, revenue sharing, the transfer portal, eligibility and other divisive topics, and whatever is negotiated would be exempt from scrutiny.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of governing
Noun
  • There were no surveillance cameras in the immediate area of the shooting, law enforcement said.
    — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Alas, the bad guys are very well prepared for just such an occasion, in terms of surveillance cameras as well as heavy artillery.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
Definition of surveillance
Verb
  • Colorado applies a similar legislative approach to employment eligibility verification, not by changing the underlying federal obligation, but by regulating one aspect of how employers carry it out.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Another option that employers might consider is introducing natural heat-regulating measures such as green walls and roofs, trees, or ponds.
    — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of regulating
Noun
  • Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Maritime risk-management company Marisks on Wednesday said the affected vessels were moved outside the port.
    — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of management
Verb
  • McGrew was arraigned July 27 on one count of marine safety - operating while intoxicated causing serious injury, and second offense operating while intoxicated/impaired.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • City inspectors soon found site safety issues, including workers who were operating machinery without proper certification and an unpermitted supported scaffold in use, according to the Department of Buildings.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of operating
Noun
  • There will also be multicultural food vendors, an international marketplace, community art projects, drum circles, youth soccer, interactive art activities and family programming designed to encourage participation rather than simply observation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • This proactive approach, combining data analysis with direct observation and long-term vision, positions them for superior returns.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of observation
Verb
  • The traveler is left managing multiple confirmations, while employees may lack a complete picture of the guest’s plans.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • While none of Zero100′s clients had come under attack in the strait, O’Marah said some had decided to avoid that risk by actively managing inventories and rerouting shipments.
    — Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of managing

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