policing (up)

present participle of police (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing (up)
turning out
Verb
  • With states moving to protect ratepayers, grid reliability officials warning about new operational risks, and residents turning out to challenge projects on the ground, the question now is whether this rise in opposition and scrutiny becomes the new normal as more facilities come online.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
  • Carter was soon turning out hits of his own, often backed by the celebrated session players at FAME.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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“Policing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policing%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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