probationer

noun

Definition of probationernext
1
as in candidate

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2
as in parolee

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Recent Examples of probationer Probation is relying on officers redeployed from the field to maintain those numbers, however, and Viera Rosa warned that oversight over adult and juvenile probationers is suffering due to the depleted manpower. — Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 Similar protections would extend to students, probationers, and recipients of public assistance. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 And Massachusetts budgeted more than $5 million last fiscal year for the company to test probationers, according to public records. — Alice Hines, ProPublica, 20 Jan. 2026 The offbeat 2002 film Cherish, for example, featured a claustrophobic probationer who repeatedly tries to defeat her electronic bracelet. — Robert S. Gable, IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017 See All Example Sentences for probationer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probationer
  1. candidate
  2. parolee
  3. entrant
  4. freshman
  5. recruit
  6. rookie
  7. novice
  8. entry
Noun
  • But the learning curve was steep until new AI tools came along, said Murtaza Ali, a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington whose research focuses on computer science education.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This was a love letter to the Shield that doubled as a match-of-the-year candidate.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of candidate
Noun
  • Peters said that on the day of the shooting, officers on an abatement detail came across a man who had a no-bail warrant and was considered a parolee at large.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • The attack follows the arrest of Lateef Caldwell, a homeless parolee accused of trying to rape a woman in Central Park on March 23.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Definition of parolee
Noun
  • For years, monthly job gains of around 125,000 to 150,000 were considered necessary to offset entrants into the workforce.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Suppliers have huge bargaining power; price competition is fierce as is pressure to innovate; the cost for new entrants to participate is dropping; and customers face low switching costs and a strong incentive to find the best value.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of entrant
Noun
  • For high school freshmen, that number was even lower, at just 38% meeting grade level on the English I STAAR exam.
    — Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • During the group panel discussion, Alexander was asked about Georgia coach Kirby Smart and his son Andrew, who is a rising freshman quarterback for the Spartans.
    — Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Henderson was one of the first recruits the Cougars hosted under the new coaching staff.
    — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Its recruit and redeploy stages require roles decomposed into explicit tasks—making what AI can augment answerable task by task.
    — Manu Khetan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of recruit
Noun
  • Chris Brazzell, the rookie the Panthers were counting on to be an occasional player and deep-ball threat for Young, was carted off Wednesday with a knee injury.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Later, Royals rookie duo Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone added RBI hits.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of rookie
Noun
  • Knowledgeable bartenders guide novices and obsessives alike, making an overwhelming list feel approachable rather than intimidating.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • With tastings, master classes, wine-and-food pairing seminars, conversations, concerts, and in several cases, auctions, wine festivals offer something for everyone from novice to expert.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • The site is now preserved by the Kohler Foundation, and donations are welcome but not required for entry.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
  • The job market is favoring those who are more established and leaving early-entry level candidates in the dust.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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