probationers

noun

plural of probationer
1
as in candidates

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as in parolees

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  1. candidates
  2. entrants
  3. recruits
  4. freshmen
  5. newcomers
  6. novices
  7. apprentices
  8. entries
Noun
  • Back then, the imperial family was bigger and incorporated other collateral branches, known as Oke, which offered a pool of candidates if the main bloodline failed to produce an heir.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Even candidates who have merely been endorsed by progressive organizations have sought to draw distinctions.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Today, the nation spends billions to screen entrants using cutting-edge biometric tools, and thousands of Customs and Border Protection officers are stationed at every international airport and port of entry in the country.
    — Amanda Frost, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • New entrants without that track record face a very different market — smaller, less marketable targets, and deal terms for both the IPO and de-SPAC financing that reflect the skepticism of a capital base that learned expensive lessons not long ago.
    — Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • The recruits will be deployed in Malaysia and tested in the hostile jungle environment.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Indeed, the stunt succeeded in earning the group media coverage across mainstream outlets, amplifying its brand and potential to reach new recruits.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 11 July 2026
Definition of recruits
Noun
  • Most high-level recruits aren’t going to enter as freshmen planning to stay in college for five years.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Pitchford has mainly been used as a blocker in goal-line situations while Martin and Graham are true freshmen.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • The difference between those projects and the 27 data centers that already exist or are being built in Miami-Dade (including three newcomers that have drawn controversy) is the size.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • After all, the Jayhawks’ offensive line group has multiple newcomers and there will be growing pains with a young quarterback at the helm.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • In 2026, the agency is again incentivizing participants with cash — there are separate categories for novices and professionals, each with their own prizes.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of novices
Noun
  • According to accounts by Wright’s apprentices, after procrastinating on drawing any plans for nine months, Wright designed the house in two hours in September 1935 while the Kaufmanns were driving to his office to review them.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • According to Petrucci, 92% of construction apprentices in California are trained by a union.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • Customers can also expect certified angus beef, prepared sides, salads and entries that are available daily.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Dead Meat and Hades will jointly evaluate entries while also taking the Dead Meat audience’s feedback into consideration.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of entries
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