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
Lucci was sentenced to 20 years, with 10 years to serve in prison and 10 years of probation.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 31 Jan. 2025
But 26-year-old Andrew Patrick Kelly did plead no contest to a statutory rape charge and received a two-year probation term, as part of the plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Before long, there was a new warrant out for his arrest for violating probation.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
He had just been sentenced on Dec. 13 to six months in prison and one year of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine and $500 in restitution.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 31 Jan. 2025
But 26-year-old Andrew Patrick Kelly did plead no contest to a statutory rape charge and received a two-year probation term, as part of the plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Before long, there was a new warrant out for his arrest for violating probation.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
He had just been sentenced on Dec. 13 to six months in prison and one year of probation and was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine and $500 in restitution.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Records that used to bristle with a love of craft and earnest examinations of the artist’s fears now offer the gift of ear-hustling a man exercising the freedom to center himself and burn bridges.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Dahmes conducted a forensic examination of the victim’s phone and found more text messages between the victim and the phone number between Aug. 1-5.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In Washington, Walberg’s inquiry comes as the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, led by its new chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), is expected to hold a hearing in the near future about federal regulation for college athletes’ NIL deals.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Spiro did not respond to the Daily News’s inquiries.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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This voyage combines exploration and comfort, culminating in a front-row seat to one of nature's greatest shows.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sailings run from December to May, during which time the region’s unpredictable weather abates for long enough to allow for comfortable exploration.—
Justin Meneguzzi,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The results of the study reveal that Orlando has a high availability of essential wedding services such as videographers, DJs and flower shops.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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An influx of recent studies has consistently linked eating these items with harmful outcomes (like heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes), putting their threat level on an upward trajectory.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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