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
Gaff was charged with assault and burglary and sentenced to five years of probation and one year of work release.
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 May 2026
At the time of the armed assault in May 2020, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a knife and witness intimidation.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
As part of her plea deal, Spears agreed to a 12-month probation period, regular meetings with a psychologist and a psychiatrist, as well as completing a three-month DUI class.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 May 2026
At the time of the armed assault in May 2020, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a knife and witness intimidation.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
As part of her plea deal, Spears agreed to a 12-month probation period, regular meetings with a psychologist and a psychiatrist, as well as completing a three-month DUI class.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Saum Poorsaleh, complaints triggered the internal affairs investigation.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Some of these digital pamphlets provide terse, functional updates while others act as the successors to bygone alt-weeklies, covering cultural happenings and carrying out local-interest investigations.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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What this adaptation does offer is a deeper examination of genius as an existential burden in a society that enables others to co-opt it, monetize it, and use it as part of an agenda.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Dwinal-Palisch suggests that this shift encourages a more nuanced examination of how value circulates through the workforce.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The state police, already examining alleged irregularities in city tax collections during Stewart’s administration, expanded the inquiry to include credit card use and the FBI also has opened an investigation, law enforcement sources said Thursday.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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And Szabo hired prominent Charlotte criminal defense attorney Tin to represent her in an inquiry by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Certain Regard strand in 2016, or his melancholy, elegantly structured exploration of grief, Love Life, a Venice competitor from 2022.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Stojaković said the coaching staff has been supportive about his draft exploration and preparation.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Thompson, meanwhile, has become a quick study in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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