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
Kelley also sentenced Perez to six months of probation, ordered him to take an FWC course and pay a $2,838 fine, according to the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Prosecutors said Mendoza was on probation at the time of the incident.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 7 May 2026
However, the arrest triggered a probation violation tied to a previous case, which landed him in custody for two months before a judge ordered his release on time served.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
When the commission returned to the dais, Trantalis suggested Williams be placed on probation for six months to see whether relationships improve.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Prosecutors said Mendoza was on probation at the time of the incident.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 7 May 2026
However, the arrest triggered a probation violation tied to a previous case, which landed him in custody for two months before a judge ordered his release on time served.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
When the commission returned to the dais, Trantalis suggested Williams be placed on probation for six months to see whether relationships improve.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Some of these digital pamphlets provide terse, functional updates while others act as the successors to bygone alt-weeklies, covering cultural happenings and carrying out local-interest investigations.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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What this adaptation does offer is a deeper examination of genius as an existential burden in a society that enables others to co-opt it, monetize it, and use it as part of an agenda.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Dwinal-Palisch suggests that this shift encourages a more nuanced examination of how value circulates through the workforce.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The results of that inquiry have never been made public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Our report highlights that AI adoption throughout the industry will primarily impact routine, repetitive tasks, such as inventory management, scheduling, or basic customer inquiries.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Certain Regard strand in 2016, or his melancholy, elegantly structured exploration of grief, Love Life, a Venice competitor from 2022.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Stojaković said the coaching staff has been supportive about his draft exploration and preparation.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Thompson, meanwhile, has become a quick study in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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