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
Missouri is one of 14 states where people can’t vote while on parole or probation, according to the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rice was sentenced to five years of probation and will pay $21,000 in restitution to Louisville Metro Government.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors are opposing his bid for probation.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Paisley’s mother, Jennifer Farrah Kendrick, 26, has now been arrested on two counts of felony child neglect in addition to a felony probation charge.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Rice was sentenced to five years of probation and will pay $21,000 in restitution to Louisville Metro Government.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors are opposing his bid for probation.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Paisley’s mother, Jennifer Farrah Kendrick, 26, has now been arrested on two counts of felony child neglect in addition to a felony probation charge.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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The school told the Herald the chat logs are part of an ongoing criminal investigation.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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The New York investigation comes less than a week after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services halted Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud concerns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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That mark has already advanced through the examination process and received a Notice of Allowance, meaning the company must now submit proof that the brand is being used in commerce before the registration can be finalized.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement With the case stalled, investigators decided to use polygraph examinations to test the credibility of their statements.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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The seven faculty members and administrators who approved his fall course declined to comment or did not respond to inquiries by the Herald/Times.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Following inquiries from media services asking for further information, the LaSalle Police Service issued a follow-up Thursday.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Kumo o sagasu is a literary memoir, an illness diary, a lyrical exploration of cultural difference and similarity all in one volume.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Genomics studies all of a person’s genes to better understand health and disease risk.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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With human civilization still struggling to find our way through our technological infancy, does this new study actually predict humanity’s demise?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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