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
Prison records show Brown spent six years in prison, followed by a year of probation.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The father pleaded guilty to a felony weapons charge and sentenced to five years’ probation.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Simmons completed 60 hours of community service, 16 hours of substance abuse education and one year of unsupervised probation.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
Rocha, the first person Clay County have prosecutors sought a death penalty for in more than 30 years, faced life in prison without parole or probation, or the death penalty.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The father pleaded guilty to a felony weapons charge and sentenced to five years’ probation.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Simmons completed 60 hours of community service, 16 hours of substance abuse education and one year of unsupervised probation.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
Rocha, the first person Clay County have prosecutors sought a death penalty for in more than 30 years, faced life in prison without parole or probation, or the death penalty.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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The first two questions were about the investigations, and the third was about how great the games had been during the week.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Justice for comment on Saturday via media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several other board members also did not reply to AP inquiries.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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