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
James Schaff, 59, was held without bail for violating his probation and faces new charges of breaking and entering a building in the nighttime for the purpose of committing a felony, larceny from a building, and being a common and notorious thief.
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Appearing before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy Glazer, testimony indicated that Moise is on probation for two cases and also has three traffic cases.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Police also found that Tucker was wanted on two warrants charging him with violation of probation, charges that stemmed from previous convictions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Barbee pleaded guilty earlier this year to having an inappropriate relationship with a student and received 7 years probation, according to court records.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Appearing before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy Glazer, testimony indicated that Moise is on probation for two cases and also has three traffic cases.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Police also found that Tucker was wanted on two warrants charging him with violation of probation, charges that stemmed from previous convictions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Barbee pleaded guilty earlier this year to having an inappropriate relationship with a student and received 7 years probation, according to court records.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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On Monday, the USTR proposed a 25% duty on many Brazilian goods as a result of a Section 301 investigation into the country’s digital trade practices and preferential tariffs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Rather than prompting examination of the systems in which those outcomes occur, a common counterargument is that attention to diversity risks lowering standards or excusing poor performance.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Levinson and director of photography Marcell Rév mostly left the soundstages that defined the first two seasons for an expansive, on-location examination of Southern California, from Lancaster to Long Beach.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Her hyperfocus on the leaf raises questions that extend far beyond the kitchen, inviting an inquiry into the banana plant’s movement across geographies and its role in sustaining cultural traditions.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Todd Becker, senior trial attorney at the Becker Law Group, said his firm had already received inquiries from more than 200 people impacted by the evacuation order, including many business owners looking to recoup lost income.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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What results is a hallucinatory exploration of power, control, desire, and — that hottest of fascinated feelings right now — obsession.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Louise Prockter, director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, said the spacecraft’s findings will continue supporting future exploration efforts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The clubby Le Bar Botaniste (named for Prince Roland's favorite area of study) stocks an array of rare botanical spirits; there's even an absinthe fountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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That said, studies suggest that these very low-frequency sound waves may affect the brain, heart, and vestibular system (which controls balance).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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