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policing

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verb

present participle of police

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Recent Examples of policing
Noun
Instead of predictive policing that reinforces existing biases, envision AI that helps communities understand and address root causes of social problems. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The White House framed the latest move as a federal-state collaboration rather than a direct federal takeover of local policing. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Asked whether Kirk's assassination had influenced the policing operation for the visit, Bunt said plans have been under constant review. Michael Holden, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 Some Asian Americans called for new laws and more policing, unaware or willing to set aside the fact that Black Americans face higher rates of police violence and systemic discrimination. Beth Lew-Williams, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025 Bloomberg, who previously spent millions to oppose Mamdani’s primary bid, did not endorse the socialist but spent the session discussing transportation, policing, and the mechanics of City Hall staffing. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025 Today, banning books and policing curriculums are top priorities for Republicans. Time, 10 Sep. 2025 More than a month after a downtown Cincinnati brawl set the city on edge and city officials agreed to take the state's help to beef up policing, city and state officials made the agreement official. Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025 What began as a bold democratic intervention into the secretive world of policing has become, in too many jurisdictions, a hollow performance. Hansel Alejandro Aguilar, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing
Noun
  • Though other accessibility tools on the market are increasingly focusing on live monitoring as well, what appears to set Glassbox Accessibility apart is the way in which it has been seamlessly integrated directly into the company’s existing enterprise analytics platform.
    Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Round-the-clock monitoring for unusual credit card purchases With Zero Liability you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There is a long history of tumult in American cricket, with USA Cricket Association - the previous governing body - expelled in 2017 after being suspended three times before that.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • State laws governing public universities make sense given that state governments, and their taxpayers, fund those universities.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The biggest Flock controversy centers on allegations that law enforcement has abused the company’s surveillance network to target women, immigrants, and people engaging in legal activity outside their home states.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • For a community that has historically faced discrimination, the surveillance potential of AI assistive technologies represents a genuine threat to autonomy and dignity.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • These apex predators play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems by regulating prey populations and supporting biodiversity; declines in tiger shark numbers could have cascading effects throughout the food web, potentially altering entire marine communities.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • In its 91-year history the FCC has routinely reserved its moderation of broadcast TV to regulating lewd or profane content.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • So, an important part of MASH management is managing your weight.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • According to a post on the LBC Facebook page, management is still in the process of fully realizing its plans for the Milwaukee site.
    Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The organization is the eighth oldest Boys and Girls Club operating in the United States and has produced more national Youth of the Year winners than any other club.
    Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Charges against him included driving nearly 40 mph over the speed limit, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving on the left side of the road.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Bryan Marcus said it is handled on a case by case basis, on how best the district can support and guide an observation.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The smock is designed to prevent self-harm and is part of broader safety measures implemented for individuals under heightened observation.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Coping Strategies For Fall Fatigue In The Workplace Quesenberry advises that the key to managing fall fatigue is to be proactive and make small, intentional adjustments to your daily routine like setting boundaries and prioritizing rest can safeguard mental well-being during this time of year.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Policing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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