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 former town clerk of a tiny metro Denver municipality was sentenced to three years probation for her part in an embezzlement scheme involving buying and flipping police cars for profit, according to the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Now, a federal judge has sentenced Miller to three years of probation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana said in a May 5 news release.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
Unless the judge accepts the dubious plea deal, in which case Kirk would plead guilty to a misdemeanor, which could result in probation rather than time behind bars.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
That sentence was for probation, and Garcia was ordered not to have contact with the 20-year-old Beltran-Galassi, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release after the shooting.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
Now, a federal judge has sentenced Miller to three years of probation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana said in a May 5 news release.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
Unless the judge accepts the dubious plea deal, in which case Kirk would plead guilty to a misdemeanor, which could result in probation rather than time behind bars.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
That sentence was for probation, and Garcia was ordered not to have contact with the 20-year-old Beltran-Galassi, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release after the shooting.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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In fact, Trump views the Justice Department as a tool to uplift his political agenda, undoing the dedicated work of dozens of federal agents and prosecutors with his blanket pardon of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists and punishing or firing personnel that had engaged in disfavored inquiries.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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Five Below also did not respond to a media inquiry.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Curiosity thrives in cultures that welcome uncertainty and encourage exploration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The film offers a poignant exploration of identity, reclamation, and community through the lens of a viral meme.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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For example, among nursing home residents with dementia, studies have found a relationship between exposure to elderspeak and behaviors collectively known as resistance to care.—
Paula Span,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In the study, measles was diagnosed in 504 children, 430 of whom were in the placebo group.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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