policing 1 of 2

policing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of police

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing
Verb
  • The cooperative’s governing documents guide the board’s decisions, outlining specific responsibilities and limitations.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Whether your board can discontinue maintenance hinges on the co-op’s governing documents and the approval of any change by the requisite voting interests.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Photo-illustration: Anjali Nair; Getty Images With President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the US government’s digital surveillance machine more powerful than ever, digital privacy should be top of mind.
    Matt Burgess, Wired News, 26 May 2025
  • That letter decried the role of the ECtHR in adjudicating matters related to deportation and surveillance of migrants, among other matters.
    Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • The drug may achieve these benefits by regulating cellular growth and metabolism.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, if your social media app of choice elicits feelings of insufficiency, and self-control resources are burned up by exerting will power to avoid consuming products, or regulating hard emotions, than that experience is important to notice.
    Ellen Choi, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Leveraging a robust background in HR leadership, Josh previously directed transformative talent practices at Red Ventures as vice president of people operations, leading talent management, HR business partner, talent acquisition, and M&A integration during his tenure.
    Josh Tarr, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • The portions of the budget that deal with public-land management, oil and gas and mineral development, and logging will go to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • He is being lined up to be an understudy/support for central midfielder Enzo Fernandez, rather than operating on the flanks.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to its operating deficit and negative working capital.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But statistician Abraham Wald made a critical observation: those planes survived.
    Faizan Mustafa, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
  • Before the Bears return to the field for another round of OTAs next week, here are five observations.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Ramsey’s mom also became their on-set guardian, accompanying them to set and managing their social media accounts.
    Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But the Pacers stayed close enough to make a successful charge in the final minute of regulation.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • As President Donald Trump has embraced and profited from crypto, some Democrats expressed concern about the legislation, though the latest version requires issuers to comply with anti-money laundering regulations and anti-terrorism sanctions.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Policing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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