as in guarding
to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe
The squad had orders to patrol the area. The border is patrolled by the army.
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Recent Examples of patrolling
Video from the Reuters news agency showed security personnel patrolling the streets of Tehran ahead of funeral processions, which are expected to take place at multiple locations in Iran and Iraq.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Kateryna Stepanenko, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, said Russian forces were increasingly trying to counteract Ukrainian drone strikes by patrolling critical southern routes with drones and interceptor units.
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Marc Santora,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Now they’ll be allowed to wear them during some work battling wildfires, including patrolling for areas where the blaze has jumped past fire lines and putting out smoldering remains after a fire is contained.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Evanston police said their officers, who were patrolling nearby, found that Williams was involved in both incidents.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
From patrolling factories and performing surgeries to handling last-mile delivery and enhancing customer service, robots are having a real-world impact.
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Amanda McMaster,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television Saturday that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Things are understandably less friendly with the guy patrolling the neighborhood on his bike outside.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
Since late March, about 50 sheriff’s deputies have been patrolling the CTA daily, according to media reports.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Kateryna Stepanenko, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, said Russian forces were increasingly trying to counteract Ukrainian drone strikes by patrolling critical southern routes with drones and interceptor units.
—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Now they’ll be allowed to wear them during some work battling wildfires, including patrolling for areas where the blaze has jumped past fire lines and putting out smoldering remains after a fire is contained.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Evanston police said their officers, who were patrolling nearby, found that Williams was involved in both incidents.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
From patrolling factories and performing surgeries to handling last-mile delivery and enhancing customer service, robots are having a real-world impact.
—
Amanda McMaster,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television Saturday that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Things are understandably less friendly with the guy patrolling the neighborhood on his bike outside.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
Since late March, about 50 sheriff’s deputies have been patrolling the CTA daily, according to media reports.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrolling
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Publicly, both players have been complimentary of one another, although Brooks didn’t hide his frustration on Monday when asked about guarding the two-time MVP.
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For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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On Wednesday, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order directing all departments and city employees to focus on protecting the public.
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Horror Remains a Safe Haven for Marginalized Storytellers For all the industry’s talk of protecting marginalized voices, two of the year’s most distinctive horror movies arrived with remarkably little fanfare.
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“Patrolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patrolling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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