Synonyms for patrol
pəˈtroʊlpa·trol

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1. patrolnoun

   a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

2. patrolnoun

   the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes

3. patrolverb

   a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security

4. patrol, policeverb

   maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

   Synonyms:
   police

Matched Categories

1. • Detachment
   • Guard
   • Protection

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1. List of paraphrases for "patrol":

   patrolling, patrols, periodic, squad, rotating, periodical, gunboat, beat

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1. Chuck Haggard:

   In the year 2015 we shouldn’t be talking about using pool rifles, the entire point of patrol rifles is to have a precision weapon system. Pooled rifles are a sloppy way to do business and dangerous to bystanders.

2. The MoD:

   NATO partners have provided assistance for the operation of maritime patrol aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth for a limited period with the Royal Navy. We do not discuss the detail of maritime operations.

3. Josue Mendez:

   Our plan was to cross to the other side and wait for border patrol, they explained to us that it doesn't work like that anymore, and that it was better to sign up and wait here. So that's what we've done.

4. Tom Homan:

   Instead of going there and talking to the men and women dealing with that crisis and taking care of thousands of unaccompanied children, she picks El Paso because she doesn't want to see the devastation that her administration's policies have caused, now, El Paso, is seeing a rise in crossings, absolutely a rise in drug crossings, but when you look at the crisis, why would you not go to the epicenter and talk to the men and women of Border Patrol and see what's going on?

5. Sheriff Clay Myers:

   On behalf of the Sheriff's Office, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Trooper Houle's family, friends and the Washington State Patrol, this is a tragic accident and will be felt hard in our close-knit law enforcement community.