as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character
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Recent Examples of probation
Missouri is one of 14 states where people can’t vote while on parole or probation, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rice was sentenced to five years of probation and will pay $21,000 in restitution to Louisville Metro Government.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors are opposing his bid for probation.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Paisley’s mother, Jennifer Farrah Kendrick, 26, has now been arrested on two counts of felony child neglect in addition to a felony probation charge.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rice was sentenced to five years of probation and will pay $21,000 in restitution to Louisville Metro Government.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors are opposing his bid for probation.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Paisley’s mother, Jennifer Farrah Kendrick, 26, has now been arrested on two counts of felony child neglect in addition to a felony probation charge.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Halsey said the women’s identities were reduced to billboard images during the investigation of their deaths.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The protest comes on the heels of the investigation in The New York Times detailing allegations of abusive behavior and exploitative labor practices inside Noma’s Copenhagen kitchen from 2009 to 2017.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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That mark has already advanced through the examination process and received a Notice of Allowance, meaning the company must now submit proof that the brand is being used in commerce before the registration can be finalized.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The seven faculty members and administrators who approved his fall course declined to comment or did not respond to inquiries by the Herald/Times.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Following inquiries from media services asking for further information, the LaSalle Police Service issued a follow-up Thursday.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ever since the final years of the original space race, NASA has been unrivaled as the world leader in space sciences and space exploration.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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The scientists detailed their findings March 12 in two studies in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Such lasers could allow researchers to track chemical reactions in real time, detect microscopic defects in nanoelectronics, and study materials with much higher resolution than before.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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