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
Some were sentenced to fines, probation and penalties.
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Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
He was arrested on a felony probation violation instead.
—Adiel Kaplan, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
She has been released from custody under standard conditions, which includes surrendering her passport, not leaving the state, checking in with probation, not contacting witnesses and not using marijuana.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
However, he was arrested on a felony probation violation, Los Angeles police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
He was arrested on a felony probation violation instead.
—Adiel Kaplan, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
She has been released from custody under standard conditions, which includes surrendering her passport, not leaving the state, checking in with probation, not contacting witnesses and not using marijuana.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
However, he was arrested on a felony probation violation, Los Angeles police said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Velasquez also remains out of jail custody, which has been his status since Bocanegra granted him $1 million bail and monitored release after a November 2022 preliminary examination that advanced his case toward trial.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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TikTok is not the first technology company with Chinese ties to face intense regulatory examination in Washington.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Michael Washburn, Florida Department of Transportation spokesman, said he’s gotten inquiries about the shirts from a bowling team, veterans groups, national radio shows, and a British newspaper.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Spokespeople for Virginia, Virginia Tech, VCU and Old Dominion either declined comment or did not respond to email inquiries.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps slightly more explicit and definitely more feminist, but thoroughly goofy in its exploration of the proclivities of the title characters.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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However, robotic exploration of this region could determine whether the ocean was ever present — and if life could have existed within it.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Building with wood instead of concrete and steel in 80% of new buildings would, according to a 2020 study by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute, help offset half of Europe’s construction industry emissions.—
Maddy Savage,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, a study by the International Journal for Educational Integrity found that AI detection tools produced inconsistent results, including false positives.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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