POLICES Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

polices

verb

present tense third-person singular of police

as in governs

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While the Boise officials decide zoning and land use, the Ada County Highway District governs local streets, and the Idaho Transportation Department controls State Street itself, legally a portion of state Highway 44.

— Mark Dee August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
Both of those functions are what the law that governs derivatives, and its federal regulator, are meant to protect.

— Brian Quintenz, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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Beauty, where product development operates at warp speed comparatively, the beauty executive knows which categories can be fast-tracked to market and which need more time.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Both were familiar with the Plaza’s owners, the company which owns and operates Dallas’s historic high-end shopping district, Highland Park Village.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

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Each of his musical pieces tells a story that guides the listener throughout the album, making each listen a unique journey.

— Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
Some guides damage coral colonies to make these tiny fish easier to show to visitors, but this image was captured by waiting patiently and allowing the animal to appear naturally.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Niacinamide — a multi-functional ingredient that strengthens the skin barrier, regulates oil production, and calms and fades discoloration — is also in the mix.

— Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
There’s also research that indicates microplastics cause disruptions to our endocrine system, which regulates our hormones.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

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Along with expanding the baby box program across the United States, Kelsey conducts trainings for firefighters, police and other first responders on how to navigate any surrender scenario.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
There’s still no resolution involving multiple El Camino Real coaches escorted off campus while the school conducts an investigation as to why their CPR and first-aid cards weren’t showing up in the Red Cross database.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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