PROBATIONER Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

probationer

noun

Definition of probationer

as in candidate

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as in parolee

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Recent Examples of probationer Probation is relying on officers redeployed from the field to maintain those numbers, however, and Viera Rosa warned that oversight over adult and juvenile probationers is suffering due to the depleted manpower. — Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 Similar protections would extend to students, probationers, and recipients of public assistance. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026 And Massachusetts budgeted more than $5 million last fiscal year for the company to test probationers, according to public records. — Alice Hines, ProPublica, 20 Jan. 2026 The offbeat 2002 film Cherish, for example, featured a claustrophobic probationer who repeatedly tries to defeat her electronic bracelet. — Robert S. Gable, IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017 See All Example Sentences for probationer

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Noun

But that's part of Christina Bohannan's long learning curve as a Democratic candidate for Congress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Offensive lineman Austen Pleasants, who appears to be the latest candidate in the battle to start at left guard, was also absent after suffering a leg injury in Thursday’s game.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of candidate

Noun

Peters said that on the day of the shooting, officers on an abatement detail came across a man who had a no-bail warrant and was considered a parolee at large.

— Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
The attack follows the arrest of Lateef Caldwell, a homeless parolee accused of trying to rape a woman in Central Park on March 23.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026

Definition of parolee

Noun

To date, astronomers have found more than 6,300 of these alien worlds orbiting other stars, with new entrants to our exoplanetary catalogs arriving practically every day.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
The real test will come as some of the new Hollywood entrants to the vertical space really get going with their more polished releases.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrant

Noun

The Virginia recruit is joined by senior setters Natalie Bochantin (Milwaukee) and Malley Green (Seton Hill).

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Lacy, a former four-star recruit who played one season at Missouri, tops the list of eligible running backs in Dane Brugler’s early 2027 NFL Draft rankings.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of recruit

Noun

Vikings rookie cornerback Da'Veawn Armstead had a punch thrown at him by the Ravens' Keyon Martin after the two got tangled up in one-on-one drills.

— Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Domestically, the group dominated the awards circuit during their rookie year – earning the Next Generation Award at the 2026 Golden Disc Awards.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of rookie

Noun

The novice senator is beginning her sixth week on the job, having been appointed to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat two days after his sudden death on July 11.

— Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
An aurora photographer who spoke to National Geographic offered tips for novices trying to take photos of the phenomenon, including would-be photographers who only have access to a smartphone camera.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of novice

Noun

There are wild card entries at just about every ATP and WTA tournament.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
In other words, when the person putting the open sign is not truly in charge of the establishment, the credibility of the claim comes under scrutiny, deterring entry.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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