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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2
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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Historian Pauline Maier has identified some 90 declarations sent to the Continental Congress by towns and counties throughout the colonies.
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At first glance, these expressions might seem triumphalist declarations that link the nation’s success over the past 250 years with Christian faith.
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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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That pushed back on foreign assertions that China lacks the ability to exert its authority over the waters, the account said in a post.
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Ensure that any assertions aren’t overstating the case.
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.
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The ridge was included in an IDF occupation map released on Thursday, which expanded the force’s zone of operations north toward the Ali al-Taher hill area.
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.
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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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However, virtually the same day after Trump makes such triumphant claims, Iranian leaders deny that those things have been agreed upon.
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The government says the land is privately owned, but rival claims over its privatization have emerged.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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