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 was arrested for a probation issue related to a 2024 DUI case in Seminole County.
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Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Fall River Superior Court Judge Michael Cahillan sentenced Machado to between 35 and 40 years in state prison, to be followed by ten years of supervised probation.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Crouse, 59, appeared in Middletown Superior Court where a judge sentenced her to 11 months in jail, suspended, and three years of probation, according to court records.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, the misdemeanor was dismissed after Diagne successfully completed his probation.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Fall River Superior Court Judge Michael Cahillan sentenced Machado to between 35 and 40 years in state prison, to be followed by ten years of supervised probation.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Crouse, 59, appeared in Middletown Superior Court where a judge sentenced her to 11 months in jail, suspended, and three years of probation, according to court records.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, the misdemeanor was dismissed after Diagne successfully completed his probation.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Once the investigation is complete, the agency will present its findings without recommendation on charges to the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office for review.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Healey and Campbell have seen more of their state cops go to prison or come under investigation than have any ICE agents.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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His natural curiosity and deep love for the art inform his studies; each performance is informed by careful examination of several recordings and intentional questions about interpretation.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors also showed jurors bullets and fragments that were removed from the president's body during the examination.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The inquiry into Kent’s alleged mishandling of classified information reportedly predates his resignation, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter, Semafor first reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Police in Tontitown didn't respond to inquiries made by email and phone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rockets, at their core, are tools—indispensable for enabling the exploration and utilization of space but not the instruments of discovery themselves.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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That statue was an important symbol for students from farm-working families in North County, said Karla Reyes, the operations manager at the Centro Cultural de la Raza and ethnic studies lecturer at MiraCosta College.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Liz, who has taught biblical studies, pulled double duty as the school nurse while coaching the cheerleaders.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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