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probation

noun

prō-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce probation (audio)
Definition of probationnext
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 Teuber, 63, returned to Pinellas County jail after police say a probation compliance search of his home turned up 61 gummies and other edibles as well as 13 rounds of ammunition. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 He was sentenced to five years’ probation and community service. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 He was also charged with multiple misdemeanors related to drugs and violating probation. — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Cook County court records indicate Arroyo was convicted of a 1996 felony burglary and sentenced to 18 months' probation. — Dave Savini, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for probation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
  1. investigation
  2. examination
  3. inquiry
  4. exploration
  5. study
Noun
  • The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned to launch an investigation into Collins' dealings with Navatek, a Hawaii defense contractor and donor to her campaign.
    — PATRICK WHITTLE, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Federal authorities probing her death are focusing their investigation in Los Angeles and are looking into whether the actor procured nonprescription pills from an area dealer.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigation
Noun
  • One place that states can begin with is a closer examination of nonmedical vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren.
    — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In a recent examination of prescribing trends, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Olfson and his team reported progress.
    — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • The Labor Department referred inquiries to the Justice Department, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
    — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Crumbl Cookie did not respond to an inquiry from The Sacramento Bee about its closure.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of inquiry
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  • And it's brought to our audience a wide range of compelling stories – from personal narratives to sound-rich explorations of places and events to hard-hitting journalism on issues and topics that are important to students.
    — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Tudor sees a lot more Western Hemisphere exploration rising from Alaska down to Argentina, and South American governments are trending more business friendly.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of exploration
Noun
  • A bit Kubrick, a bit BLACK MIRROR but also feels original — a surreal, weird, funny study on (human) nature and storytelling.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to the same PwC study, entry-level roles that involve AI skills are seven times more likely to require capabilities such as judgment and leadership, which aren’t traditionally entry-level requirements.
    — Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of study

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