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
The Bristol County District Attorney recommended Paris be sentenced to two to four years, followed by probation.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
He was sentenced to three years' probation for these incidents.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In 2020, two men were each sentenced to 10 days in jail, a fine of $540, five years of unsupervised probation and a five-year ban from the park for trespassing on the cone of Old Faithful Geyser, per a press release from the National Park Service.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Busey faces between one to five years of probation and fines, and has agreed not to contact the woman.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
He was sentenced to three years' probation for these incidents.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In 2020, two men were each sentenced to 10 days in jail, a fine of $540, five years of unsupervised probation and a five-year ban from the park for trespassing on the cone of Old Faithful Geyser, per a press release from the National Park Service.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Busey faces between one to five years of probation and fines, and has agreed not to contact the woman.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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At an initial hearing Aug. 19 in Clark Circuit Court No. 1, the judge granted the defense's request for a mental examination of Winnecke and noted the intention to argue insanity.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Vince Staples Show continues to push boundaries in comedy by balancing absurdist setups with raw examinations of grief, family, and identity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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Eagle Hills Elementary did not answer the Statesman’s questions, directing inquiries to the school district.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department is currently gathering information, Yates said, but will not begin an official inquiry until after the teenager’s Aug. 28 juvenile court appearance.—
Caroline Neal,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Dig deeper past Kelley's clear-headedness and desire for sonic exploration and another, more broadly relatable value to his new music emerges.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The demo essentially consisted of three core elements: combat against basic enemies, some light puzzle solving and exploration, and then a big boss fight.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The study noted that the gap between luxury and mass market brands is down to one point on the 100-point survey, the smallest since 2021.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The council ultimately agreed, forgoing ITD’s traffic study recommendation.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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