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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
Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Medics were unable to revive Moore and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Law enforcement have said this is an example of the dangers involved in policing.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
That same day, police said Nunn resigned as a treasurer and Sunday school teacher and confessed to the theft in a letter to church officials.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Medics were unable to revive Moore and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
After retiring, Wells remained active in lecture work and the cause of women in policing.
—Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Law enforcement have said this is an example of the dangers involved in policing.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police
Noun
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which is responsible for national policy and programs that address housing needs and enforce fair housing laws, is no different.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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This decision follows the university’s denial of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made two years ago by Michael LeRoy, a U of I law professor who studies college sports.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Emotions Are a Competitive Advantage in Finance Understanding that emotions influence financial behavior means that controlling your emotional state can become a strategic advantage.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Healthcare and particularly infectious diseases do not operate in a vacuum.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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It was operated by a third-party contractor for all 20 years.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The outcome and the broader legal strategy behind the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications not only for Brazil but for any country or region – such as the European Union – attempting to regulate online spaces.—
Camille Grenier,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Bloomberg News film includes interviews with parents involved in efforts to secure wins in the courts and the halls of power in Washington D.C. to regulate social media platforms.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The interview was conducted in a mixture of English and Low German, a dialect widely spoken within the Christian Mennonite community.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to the Department of Defense source, there was little oversight of the people conducting the review, which contributed to the mistakes.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After a four-year investigation, the governing body brought more than 100 charges against City, accusing them of different financial breaches, including falsely increasing revenue by inflating sponsorship agreements with associated parties to get around financial fair play (FFP) rules.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Its governing body is a Board of Regents, whose members include the Vice President, the Chief Justice of the United States, three Senators, three Representatives and nine citizens.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Advice for other state leaders on managing this moment in the energy revolution?—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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According to former staff, only a handful of employees were not terminated—primarily those working abroad, who have until April 9 to return to the United States, and the regional vice presidents who manage operations in their respective areas.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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