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
Federal probation officials set a guidelines range of about six to seven years.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
McDowell said there would be no bond for Ferguson for the probation violation.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
In September 2025, Judge Wendy Epstein sentenced him to time served and continued his probation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
One of the terms of probation was not to contact his ex-girlfriend.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
McDowell said there would be no bond for Ferguson for the probation violation.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
In September 2025, Judge Wendy Epstein sentenced him to time served and continued his probation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
One of the terms of probation was not to contact his ex-girlfriend.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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In the aftermath of the investigation, Ring’s family filed suit, alleging that the school had not done enough to protect the child.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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The alternative story of Helen’s Egyptian detour invites a more critical examination of the relationship between war and story by highlighting the degree to which humans have been conditioned by a narrative that presents war as the ultimate stage for personal and national glory.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The femur bone was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Justice for comment on Saturday via media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several other board members also did not reply to AP inquiries.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next Iran faces a pivotal moment in its water crisis, requiring urgent reforms in consumption, irrigation and infrastructure as well as the exploration of alternative supplies through desalination and imports.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film instead offers an intimate, unhurried exploration of human cruelty.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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