Definition of probatorynext

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Adjective
  • This is a strong time to outline an idea, rehearse once, and put it in front of a small, supportive audience.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Saxton said the department has been told to expect a 40% cut to its permanent supportive housing funding.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Some went after Cashman, some after Boone, some after Steinbrenner’s son Hal, and some after Aaron Judge’s non-supporting cast.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Sure, that was exacerbated, and to some degree directly caused, by the ample non-supporting cast around him, especially on the offensive line.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Our system already demands that evidence be relevant and probative.
    Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This request is denied since these holes in the factual record, where defendants hold the pertinent backup evidence—should such evidence exist—are actually probative in assessing the reliability and accuracy, or lack thereof, of other representations by defendants about their actions more broadly.
    New York Times, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to the countertop surrounding the rectangular sink complete with flip-up extension on the main block, a supplementary counter block tops the refrigerator behind the wet bath on the driver's side.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
  • That duo helped carry Purdue to the national title game two years ago in a floor-spacing supplementary role around Edey.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2020: The Food and Drug Administration no longer required the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct confirmatory testing for positive COVID-19 diagnoses.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • More frequently, though, my winter surprises have been confirmatory rather than revelatory.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Probatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/probatory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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