probationers

noun

Definition of probationersnext
plural of probationer
1
as in candidates

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2
as in parolees

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probationers
  1. candidates
  2. entrants
  3. freshmen
  4. newcomers
  5. novices
  6. entries
  7. rookies
  8. newbies
Noun
  • While waiting for the job market to heat up, candidates can strategically prepare themselves.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But not when there are two or three other slam-dunk candidates who don’t really have any blemishes on their season resumes.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • This has led to a slew of new entrants into the game and most major brewers now producing a nonalcoholic beer.
    Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • One of these new entrants is Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, who at 28 is a millennial close to Gen Z age.
    Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • Wisconsin also signed three freshmen defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class with Drayden Pavey, Xavier Ukponu and Torin Pettaway.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Today, the caucus includes notable newcomers like Janelle Bynum, a Democrat from Oregon who became the state’s first Black member of Congress by winning the 5th Congressional District.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
  • O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.
    Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • Shelters are still overwhelmed with new entries, and almost 1 million pets a year are put down across the country for lack of space.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of entries
Noun
  • In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of rookies
Noun
  • Independent newbies can enjoy the Tuckerbrook Family Area, a beginner zone attached directly to the base complex.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of us were newbies but for others, attending Zibby Retreats has become tradition.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of newbies
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