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
Boyce had to stay within the parameters of the plea agreement — probation with the possibility of prison for a violation — but was given discretion for the length of the sentences.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
The woman, who was on federal probation, was at the home with her small child, the sheriff’s office said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
McKie’s attorney had urged that McKie be granted probation instead of a prison term, while prosecutors sought a term of 57 months.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
He was sentenced to three years’ probation in January.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
The woman, who was on federal probation, was at the home with her small child, the sheriff’s office said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
McKie’s attorney had urged that McKie be granted probation instead of a prison term, while prosecutors sought a term of 57 months.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
He was sentenced to three years’ probation in January.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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The agency announced the reward on Thursday shortly after releasing two images of the person of interest in the investigation.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, gave a timeline of the investigation at a press conference earlier on Thursday.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee heard their statements as part of an examination of a purportedly secret UFO retrieval program managed by the Pentagon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, analytical software has revolutionized linguistic inquiry, enabling greater understanding of the ways language works—when, how, and why words break out; the specific contexts for expressions and idioms.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Musk has had perhaps the largest impact of any one person on space exploration in recent years, from both a cultural and technological standpoint.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cave exploration had grown more popular in late-nineteenth-century Europe along with mountaineering.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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For now, the study provides proof of concept.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Edelman and his wife, Michelle Edelman – a trailblazer in art and design who has led Traffic Creative Management and TrafficArts since 1996 – acquired Martins’ first study titled Watchman (2018), recognizing a powerful force in the global art world.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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