close
Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In his 84-page ruling, Peinado rejected the argument that the police who routinely provide protection to Gomez would prevent her from fleeing.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Vladimir Kucherenko, a Russian nationalist YouTuber who uses the pseudonym Maxim Kalashnikov, wrote on social media Thursday that Moscow police had summoned him for questioning after he posted a video of the initial refinery attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Roads around the airport were closed on Friday - police said they "remain busy" and have asked people to "be patient".

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The family has now hired lawyers, who released a statement Friday condemning the police response shown in the video as “completely unnecessary and profoundly dangerous.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

A man’s voice, and again the message, “Oom Herman’s been taken to the police station. That means they’re on to everything. . . .”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "police" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com