PATROL Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of patrol

as in sentry

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patrol

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verb

as in to guard

to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe The squad had orders to patrol the area. The border is patrolled by the army.

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Noun

Jeremy Perrien was taken in for a voluntary interview by a highway patrol trooper, according to court documents. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 The 30-year-old was found slumped over the wheel of his patrol vehicle. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Their duties on the Steele Creek Crime Reduction Unit included patrolling those kinds of places. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 However, the suburban Bellevue police department that patrols two Omaha schools and the large Bellevue district said its officers will continue carrying the gloves. — Kathy McCormack, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patrol

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Noun

The robot is also designed to perform sentry duties, including identifying personnel and issuing alerts when abnormal situations are detected.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
In humans, traits such as neuroticism and recklessness appear to have some evolutionary basis—emerging perhaps to provide our species with sentries who alerted us to threats, and with explorers who led the way to new food sources.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of sentry

Verb

Chargers guard Kayode Awosika threw 49ers defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez to the ground while pass blocking during an 11-on-11 period.

— Daniel Popper, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Biadasz sustained the injury when Chargers guard Kayode Awosika threw 49ers defensive lineman Sebastian Valdez to the ground during an 11-on-11 drill.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of guard

Noun

While Russia retains a presence, the era of it operating these as independent military outposts is over.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
But my four nights at the Ranch Hudson Valley, the East Coast outpost of the Malibu favorite, reveal that this is neither austere boot camp nor cutting-edge wellness clinic.

— Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of outpost

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The tiny and quick drones are being deployed in an increasing number of school districts – part of a growing school security industry as parents and schools find new ways to protect students and staff from carnage.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Talk through the number, name what feels fair, and choose the version of fun that protects trust.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of protect

Noun

Beyond missile architecture, Pyongyang supplied Iran with midget submarines, anti-ship missiles, rocket launchers, and specialized commando training.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
This new version would introduce the commando strike force featuring iconic characters like Duke, Roadblock and Snake Eyes.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Definition of commando

Noun

There is no additional preseason game check added because one player takes 50 snaps while a starter watches from the sideline.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The watch is for Northern Craven, Southern Craven and Inland Onslow as well as Pitt, Greene, Beaufort, Duplin, Lenoir, Jones and Pamlico counties.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of watch

Noun

Optional extras include alarm/geolocation, a retractable rear guard rail, a canopy, and custom setups for family or cargo.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Any suggestions that Lionel Messi’s presence at the 2026 World Cup might be diminished crumbled on Tuesday night with Algeria’s rear guard.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

Definition of rear guard

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