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
He was sentenced to a year of community service and appears to have spent 10 days in jail for a violation on his probation in February, according to court records.
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
The prizes recognize people working in prisons, probation and youth justice and Princess Anne has been the organization's patron since its inception in 1985.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Reed was sentenced in July 2022 to 18 months of probation.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Pedro Castaneda Contreras, 49, of Brick, New Jersey, faces from probation up to 2.5 years in prison.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
The prizes recognize people working in prisons, probation and youth justice and Princess Anne has been the organization's patron since its inception in 1985.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Reed was sentenced in July 2022 to 18 months of probation.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Pedro Castaneda Contreras, 49, of Brick, New Jersey, faces from probation up to 2.5 years in prison.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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In late 2023, Lago filed a defamation lawsuit against the Spanish-language radio station Actualidad for a segment about an ethics inquiry.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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When researchers across disciplines rely on the same AI systems for experimental design, the diversity of scientific inquiry—a cornerstone of innovation—could diminish.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn — amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes — family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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First, Europe is increasingly recognizing the need to develop homegrown capabilities in critical areas like space exploration and key technologies, especially given its lack of a bold program comparable to the U.S. or China.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Khalil finished his graduate studies at Columbia in December and is set to graduate in the spring.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Long-distance seafarers crossed the Mediterranean Sea far earlier than scientists had believed, a new study has found.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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