probationers

noun

Definition of probationersnext
plural of probationer
1
as in candidates

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2
as in parolees

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  1. candidates
  2. entrants
  3. freshmen
  4. newcomers
  5. novices
  6. entries
  7. rookies
  8. newbies
Noun
  • The law, set to go into effect next year, also gives election officials and candidates the power to sue in response to misleading election deepfakes.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
  • While California law does not mandate automatic recounts, both candidates have been seeking donations to fund one if that does happen.
    Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • The first three of those are perennial Grammy favorites and constant entrants in this field.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Moreover, barriers to new entrants in the business are quite high given the scale required to operate.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • But freshmen, Van Rheenen told him, weren’t permitted to take such an advanced class.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
  • College freshmen who reported low, medium and high cellphone usage during class all had negative impacts on their grades, according to a Springer research paper.
    Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Fans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate the handmade pastas, focaccias and more inspired by the best of Italy’s Eternal City.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Around 22 percent of exhibitors were newcomers.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These genius self-watering bulbs automatically know when to water thirsty plants, making keeping indoor plants alive easy for green thumbs and novices alike.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • Related Video Our list’s other new entries came from Ralph Lauren and Valentino.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The juried competition showcases the best of professional, animated, and student films selected from more than 2,100 entries annually.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of entries
Noun
  • When the All-Star Game returned for the 1999-2000 season, the format was revamped to feature a team of standout rookies against top second-season players.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The top selling players were rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of rookies
Noun
  • And Tuesday's Season 15 premiere (9 EDT/PDT) welcomes newbies Rebecca Minkoff and Racquel Chevremont.
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
  • These newbies amassed their fortunes in industries ranging from private equity and plastic pipes, to fast food and retail, to social media and technology.
    John Hyatt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of newbies
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