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as in law
the department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes
the appearance of a ransom note meant that the teenager's disappearance was now a matter for the police
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as in constabulary
a body of officers of the law
the National Guard will serve as backup for the metropolitan police in the event of violent protests
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as in to control
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Recent Examples of police
Oscar Holland, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
All ten are migrants – including two women – are from Venezuela and entered the country illegally via the southern border, police said.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
The utility pole project policed by the Coastal Commission in 2020 was a public works project designed to install stronger, metal, utility poles in the Palisades, as some of the utility poles in the area were built almost 100 years ago.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
All three suspects hail from the city of Heerhugowaard in the Netherlands, police said, more than 70 miles from the museum.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
All ten are migrants – including two women – are from Venezuela and entered the country illegally via the southern border, police said.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
This report on our youngest victims launches an extensive project that will include community outreach and stories about the broader impact of fentanyl on the Kansas City area and the challenges of policing the problem.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
The utility pole project policed by the Coastal Commission in 2020 was a public works project designed to install stronger, metal, utility poles in the Palisades, as some of the utility poles in the area were built almost 100 years ago.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police
Noun
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However, living in the country as an undocumented immigrant is not a crime under federal law.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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The decision to subject anyone to the criminal justice process should be made by responsible professionals making objective decisions based on fact and law.—
Barbara McQuade,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
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The news went out last weekend that Cadillac had been accepted by the F1 constabulary as the sport’s eleventh team, slated to enter the competition in 2026.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
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It was reportedly embraced by law enforcement and Clearview sold its services to hundreds of agencies, ranging from local constabularies to sprawling government agencies like the FBI and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Robert Hart,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
Verb
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The group and its allies currently control 53 seats in Lebanon’s 128-member parliament, enough to sway important decisions.—
Hanin Ghaddar,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
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Mexico's agreement: Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country would send 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border to help control the flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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As for the claim that Chinese soldiers are operating the canal?—
Robin Wright,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Throughout January, Pereira has spoken of his reservations about Bellegarde and fellow midfielder Tommy Doyle’s ability to operate effectively in midfield in his 3-4-3 setup.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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These rules would have allowed the FCC to regulate how internet service providers are able to allocate data speeds, requiring them to treat all internet traffic equally, regardless of purpose.—
Donald Kimball,
National Review,
2 Feb. 2025
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Trump leveraged the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which grants the president broad authority to regulate a multitude of economic transactions including trade with other countries following the declaration of a national emergency.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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It was conducted by market research company Talker Research, whose team members are members of the Market Research Society (MRS) and the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR).—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Netanyahu said the negotiations will be conducted mainly with Witkoff, who is Dermer's counterpart.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
2 Feb. 2025
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Barely two weeks into his second presidential term, Donald Trump has already dramatically changed the policies governing public lands, outdoor recreation, and the environment.—
Frederick Reimers,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rules governing mortgage relief for loans backed by Freddie Mac are similar.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then, in December, the National Park Service issued its final rule restricting bear baiting on Alaska lands managed by the NPS.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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