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
He has been monitored by GPS since January and will also be on a probation for a year, officials said.
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Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Brown previously spent five years and seven months in prison, followed by a year of probation, for a February 2015 conviction on a charge of armed robbery.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Their sentencing memorandum included the probation department's calculation for a guidelines range of 30-37 months.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Woods has also called on all local agencies to commit to bar employees from contacting ICE or sharing information about individuals’ court or probation appointments, case status or immigration status with ICE.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Brown previously spent five years and seven months in prison, followed by a year of probation, for a February 2015 conviction on a charge of armed robbery.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Their sentencing memorandum included the probation department's calculation for a guidelines range of 30-37 months.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Woods has also called on all local agencies to commit to bar employees from contacting ICE or sharing information about individuals’ court or probation appointments, case status or immigration status with ICE.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
Noun
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An investigation is underway into the incident, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fight, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An examination of the bodies concluded they were killed hours later.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others under investigation include former CIA Director John Brennan over the Russia inquiry and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Besides the new exploration of fragility, Vie is also a return to form, aka good ol’ fashioned pop music.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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In autumn, its landscape is moody, marked by a light mist and subtle fog sliding across the big leaf maple trees and Douglas firs, but the climate remains mild, making year-round exploration easy to achieve.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kenvue, Tylenol’s manufacturer, objected to the assertion, but studies worldwide have landed on both sides of a possible connection.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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