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noun

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as in sentry

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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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Recent Examples of patrol
Noun
Little Rock police responded first and contacted the sheriff's office water patrol, which began the search, Knox said. — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026 The competing corridors have left shippers confused, forcing vessels to navigate threats from sea mines, aerial drones and IRGC patrol boats. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Verb
More than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television Saturday. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 The New York City Police Department, sometimes patrolling on horseback, enforces the rules, such as ensuring that the horses are not working in temperatures that exceed 89 degrees in the summer or drop below 18 degrees in the winter. — Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for patrol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patrol
  1. sentry
  2. guard
  3. outpost
  4. protect
  5. picket
  6. commando
  7. watch
Noun
  • Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Moss has colonized the ceiling, and tall trees keep sentry over the store’s diverse and eclectic inventory.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Definition of sentry
Verb
  • Diving for loose balls, boxing out, guarding whoever Steve Kerr told him to, and occasionally making a basket.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Chiefs guard Trey Smith is not the only member of his family currently in the NFL, as his sister Ashley has a role in the league office.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of guard
Noun
  • And this is not an end in itself; NASA believes the knowledge gained from establishing such an outpost will help humanity make the next giant leap — to Mars.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 July 2026
  • Once a rough-and-tumble steel town, Pittsburgh’s in the midst of a massive makeover—and the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a funky, super-stylish Kimpton outpost is helping to lead the charge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of outpost
Verb
  • The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • There aren’t enough ships to protect the reopening trade routes from pirates.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of protect
Noun
  • Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.
    — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.
    — Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Definition of picket
Noun
  • Netanyahu, the son of a historian, grew up in Jerusalem’s elite circles and served in the military’s prestigious Sayeret Matkal commando unit.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Only one commando — Yonatan Netanyahu, brother of future Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — was killed.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of commando
Noun
  • Epstein said the stunt doubles as a virtual watch party for fans who couldn't make it to New York.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The consumer version compresses that same idea into a ring, watch or app.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
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