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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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
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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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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In Ecuador and Peru, in addition to shore excursions to learn hat making and ceviche making, respectively, there are opportunities to leave the ship and fly off to a four-day exploration of the Galápagos and a two-night trip to Machu Picchu, meeting the ship at a later port.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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One study defined this phenomenon as psychological distance.—
Ginni Saraswati,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Almost one in four U.S. adults raised Jewish do not identify as religiously Jewish anymore, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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