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
In 2021, while working for Big Blue Box, Larson was put on probation in Dakota County for check forgery and theft by swindle for defrauding a previous employer.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
He was hired as St. Hope Academy’s chief financial officer in November 2023 while his CPA license was on a three-year probation by the California Board of Accountancy.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Johnson, also an influencer, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for a DUI and violation of probation followed by 11 months and 29 days of probation for a domestic assault charge, according to the The Sumner County Sheriff's Office.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 May 2025
He was sentenced to time served and 15 years of probation.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 21 May 2025
He was hired as St. Hope Academy’s chief financial officer in November 2023 while his CPA license was on a three-year probation by the California Board of Accountancy.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Johnson, also an influencer, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for a DUI and violation of probation followed by 11 months and 29 days of probation for a domestic assault charge, according to the The Sumner County Sheriff's Office.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 May 2025
He was sentenced to time served and 15 years of probation.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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But the teacher who wrote the Sept. 27, 2023, email included student names, and the teacher who wrote the Nov. 1, 2023 email provided student names in response to an inquiry by Williams-James, the two teachers told The Bee.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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The Oklahoma Department of Education and Walters' office did not respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The public and private sectors must keep funding and extending collaboration in the rapidly changing landscape with research and development and exploration in order to solve the numerous issues that lie ahead and enhance our quality of life and safety.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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But in 2020, COVID arrived in the U.S., shuttering hundreds of research studies.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Previous studies have indicated that pure-breed cats are more likely to carry the long-type gene. Of the cats in the study, many of the mixed breed felines were former strays, suggesting that rescue cats may be more vocal.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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