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police up

VERB
arrange
Synonyms
STRONGEST
file form organize
STRONG
align array class classify dispose group police position range rank regulate sort spruce systematize tidy
WEAK
clear the decks fix up line up methodize put in good shape put in order put to rights spruce up whip into shape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy disarrange disorder
STRONG
disorganize displace jumble mismanage mix up scatter
WEAK
confuse derange disperse disturb not plan
VERB
methodize
Synonyms
WEAK
align array class classify clear the decks dispose file fix up form group line up order organize police position put in good shape put in order put to rights range rank regulate sort spruce spruce up systematize systemize tidy whip into shape

Example Sentences

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"That is our position. For police up to central government, we should always be as transparent as possible when it comes to cases."

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

According to the Berlin police, up to 500 officers will be on the streets in the city all day to prevent the blockades or end them quickly, dpa reported.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2023

These obligations also set police up to fail by badly straining the time and resources they can dedicate to solving serious crimes.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2021

The latest Gallup public opinion in February showed that nearly 60% of Colombians disapprove of the police, up from 46% in December.

From The Guardian • Mar. 6, 2016

“It looks like the troops are goldbricking again and the C.O. needs to revamp the work detail. Let’s cut the idle chitchat and police up the area.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy