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Synonyms for

Patrolling

Verb / pʌˈtrəʊlɪŋ / Another word for patrolling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of walking or moving around an area to ensure that it is safe and free from trouble.

Synonyms & similar words

patrol police policing guarding monitoring watching surveying inspecting oversight supervising roving prowling cruising scouting exploring searching examining investigating checking

Synonyms by register

Formal

monitoring observing inspecting surveying

Informal

cruising checking out keeping an eye on watching

Literary

scouting ranging

Antonyms

resting idling ceasing stopping halting stationary inactive

Common collocations

  • patrolling the area
  • patrolling the border
  • patrolling the streets
  • patrolling the perimeter
  • patrolling the coastline
  • patrolling the grounds
  • patrolling the territory

Word family

noun patrol
verb patrol
adjective patrolling
adverb patrolingly

Usage note

The word 'patrolling' implies a regular and systematic movement around an area to maintain security or observe. It is often used in contexts of law enforcement, military operations, or security guards.

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Example sentences

  1. The security guard is patrolling the building to make sure everything is secure.
  2. The park ranger is patrolling the forest to make sure there are no fires.
  3. The soldier is patrolling the perimeter of the base to keep it safe.
  4. The lifeguard is patrolling the beach to ensure everyone is safe in the water.
  5. The border patrol is patrolling the border to prevent illegal immigration.

Quotes

  • "I saw the police patrolling the streets and I felt safe." - Unknown
  • "The real protection of life and property, always and everywhere, is the spontaneous cooperation of the people themselves." - George Woodcock
  • "The policeman must be a minister of justice first, a protector of the innocent second, and a enforcer of the law third." - Paul Harvey

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