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.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probations
Noun
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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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The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Conklin and Hurley didn’t respond to inquiries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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In March, after inquiries from NPR and KFF Health News about the growing number of pertussis cases, the health department put out its first social media communications about the outbreak and offered interviews to other journalists.—
Rosemary Westwood,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fake sales accounts, other Wells Fargo scandals From 2013 to 2016, the comptroller’s office said that Russ Anderson failed to provide information or provided false, incomplete or misleading information during compliance examinations in 2015.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Initial examinations of the ruins reveal that the site experienced several distinct stages of construction and growth.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He was enrolled in a master’s program in biblical studies, but currently does not have lawful status in the country, officials said.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last month, researchers led by the University of Oslo reviewed preclinical and clinical studies investigating the link between NAD+ and aging.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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The novel intertwines elements of espionage with philosophical explorations of human history, environmentalism, and the complexities of identity and manipulation.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The probes involve an active NBA player (Terry Rozier), an active NBA head coach (Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups) and an NBA assistant (Damon Jones).—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The researchers connected electrical wires and probes to different points on the mushrooms.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Probations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probations. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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