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
As one condition of his probation, Pettit is not to have custody of any animals and must register on the Animal Cruelty Registry, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
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Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul, who remains on supervised probation, has temporarily lost custody of her 2-year-old son, Ever.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
He was sentenced to a year of probation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols withheld adjudication and sentenced Bardisa to five years of probation and 50 hours of community service as part of the agreement.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul, who remains on supervised probation, has temporarily lost custody of her 2-year-old son, Ever.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
He was sentenced to a year of probation.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Circuit Judge Dawn Nichols withheld adjudication and sentenced Bardisa to five years of probation and 50 hours of community service as part of the agreement.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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During the eight-month investigation, HBPD detectives began communicating with him, where an agent posed as a woman babysitting a 4-year-old girl, according to prosecutors.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both individuals were taken to a local hospital for a full examination.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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During the past few tax seasons, the organization has offered sessions every other week, drawing 100 to 500 people, and has seen a surge in calls, emails, and social media inquiries.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Potempa said while the direct cost of the tags themselves was relatively minimal, the program required ongoing staff time to process applications, maintain records, respond to inquiries and coordinate between Village Hall and the Police Department.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 11-room Six Bells Countryside Inn is a maximalist country-kitsch exploration.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Directed by Joshua Bailey in his feature directorial debut, the 74-minute documentary follows the history of urban exploration around Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and the people who break into closed or closing attractions around the park to document the infrastructure.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hospital data showed that, by 2023, over half of all trauma cases related to bikes or scooters involved an e-bike or e-scooter, an increase from just 8% in 2018, according to the study, published in the journal Neurosurgery.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The study, published today in Science Advances, suggests a peaceful succession is indeed possible in one of the only eusocial (and most bloody) mammals, the researchers say.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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