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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For example, a close examination of the retina can reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Real Housewives franchise started as a modest examination into the absurdities of the quotidian lives of the upper class — a little bit Desperate Housewives, a little bit Laguna Beach, with a lot of glam in between.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 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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This move is expected to streamline the refund process and reduce the workload of IRS personnel who previously handled a significant volume of refund inquiries manually.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
1 Feb. 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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As media studies scholar Lana Swartz points out, creator tokens were originally intended for developers to crowdfund their startups.—
Maximilian Brichta,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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The study found that adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions and live longer.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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