1
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the weekly profession of faith by the members of the congregation
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as in vocation
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
a gifted communicator, he was very good at his chosen profession: teaching
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Recent Examples of profession
For a guy known for the metronomic performance of the core elements of his profession — hitting a baseball consistently hard and reaching base often — Yandy Diaz has shown a willingness to adapt and adjust.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Legal experts have pointed out to The Athletic before that plenty working in other professions — like lawyers, doctors, or teachers — would be suspended if under investigation for an offence as serious as rape.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Loan repayment terms extend to 20 years for certain graduate school loans (dental, law, medical and veterinary, health professions).
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Those targeting the legal profession promise to reduce or eliminate time and effort required to research and write briefs that cite legal precedents in support of whatever proposition an attorney is trying assert.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Legal experts have pointed out to The Athletic before that plenty working in other professions — like lawyers, doctors, or teachers — would be suspended if under investigation for an offence as serious as rape.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Loan repayment terms extend to 20 years for certain graduate school loans (dental, law, medical and veterinary, health professions).
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Those targeting the legal profession promise to reduce or eliminate time and effort required to research and write briefs that cite legal precedents in support of whatever proposition an attorney is trying assert.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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In its declaration of Fujimori’s victory Friday, Peru’s National Jury of Elections said a review had found no such inconsistencies in the vote and rejected an appeal filed by Together for Peru.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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Fortunately, anticipating the tastes of strangers has become something of a vocation.
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Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.
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Ukraine rejects that assertion and Zelenskyy urged Putin last month to hold a one-on-one meeting with him, but the Kremlin leader refused.
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Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.
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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
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In the majority’s view, this must be read broadly to achieve the declaration’s insistence on rights and equality.
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Steve Tew, district attorney for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, has never wavered in his insistence that Duncan was guilty of murder and that he should be put to death.
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Roth was placed on administrative leave but returned to work shortly afterward, according to the lawsuit.
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Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
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Court bars asylum claims before refugees enter US Alito wrote another decision June 25 for a 6-3 majority that allowed the administration to turn back refugees at the border.
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His denials and claims about Carroll were central to her defamation allegations.
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The traditional concept of professional security, once anchored in stable, full-time employment and institutional safeguards, is fundamentally outdated.
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David Card, who won a Nobel Prize in 2021 for his work on this subject, documented that this inflow actually prompted a significant increase in new business investment and thus led to a surge in new employment.
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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