Thesaurus results for PROBATIONS

probations

noun

plural of probation

as in investigations

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 probations Some protests involved encampments and building occupations, the latter of which occurred at Columbia’s Hamilton Hall, resulting in several arrests, probations, suspensions, degree revocations, and expulsions. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.

— Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
One of the defining conflicts of his early presidency was with Attorney General Porras, whose Public Ministry had pursued investigations against Semilla before and after the 2023 election.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of investigations

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In recent days Liverpool have been making a lot of calls and a lot of inquiries to establish availability of players and valuations.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Anne Arundel County Public Schools previously responded to inquiries about the joint statement from the DOJ and Education Department.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of inquiries

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That care included regular examinations, frequent weight monitoring, diagnostic testing, medications, nutritional supplements, supportive fluid therapy and adjustments to his daily routine.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
Annual skin examinations may be warranted for all people working on high-altitude flights, and women in those jobs may want to get mammograms earlier or more frequently, Olsen and Karipidis wrote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Kahn then earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Chicago in 1951, completing his studies in under a year.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of studies

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Dow Gardens—a 110-acre botanical garden with walking paths and guided nature explorations—is here.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
The hotel is five miles from the Great Basin National Park entrance, and within 60 miles of Ely—an easy distance for daytime explorations through town.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of explorations

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But Ossoff has also dedicated much of his Senate investigative focus to bipartisan probes on more staid topics like abuse in the foster care system, prison conditions and maternal mortality.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
As part of the probe, the staff members lost their security clearances and access to their work devices, which is common practice in internal probes, the officials said.

— Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

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