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
Subramanian will decide how long the Bad Boy Records producer serves at his sentencing after reviewing submissions from both sides, a presentence report from the probation department and various other materials.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
Misty Noel will serve 18 months in prison and have the rest of her six-year sentence suspended to probation, according to court records.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Later, when a violation of probation matter came up, Amster worked on that for Diaz.
—David J. Neal
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
In June 2022, Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months probation, while Julie received seven years in prison and 16 months probation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
Misty Noel will serve 18 months in prison and have the rest of her six-year sentence suspended to probation, according to court records.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Later, when a violation of probation matter came up, Amster worked on that for Diaz.
—David J. Neal
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
In June 2022, Todd was sentenced to 12 years in prison and 16 months probation, while Julie received seven years in prison and 16 months probation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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Blain said in the statement that the independent investigative report — and the censure vote — were not objective inquiries, but the result of politics.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Enabling representatives with tools, insights and autonomy transforms routine inquiries into brand-defining moments that fuel business growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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The ship’s missions require the crew to work together to overcome challenges such as combat, puzzle-solving, diplomacy, and exploration.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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In 2022, a study published in the journal Animal Cognition, saw 28 dogs and their owners recruited for a special game of hide-and-seek.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The bones, which date back to an interglacial period in which Neanderthals lived, were from animals like red deer and horses, according to a study published on July 2 in Science Advances.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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