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
McDonnell has cited lower morale within the police profession nationally and a lengthy hiring process internally as the reasons why his department is experiencing employment shortfalls.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2025
That year without pay can be a dire hardship for many aspiring teachers, even deterring them from pursuing the profession.
—Carolyn Jones, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
The play, which had its world premiere at the Alley Theatre in Texas in 2023, is about a woman who wants to enter the almost exclusively male profession of bullfighting.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
Within the medical profession, there are differing views about the ethics of doctor-writing.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2025
That year without pay can be a dire hardship for many aspiring teachers, even deterring them from pursuing the profession.
—Carolyn Jones, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
The play, which had its world premiere at the Alley Theatre in Texas in 2023, is about a woman who wants to enter the almost exclusively male profession of bullfighting.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
Within the medical profession, there are differing views about the ethics of doctor-writing.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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On Tuesday, the Department of Energy issued an emergency declaration for the Carolinas allowing Duke Energy to exceed pollution limits at its power plants to meet the load brought about by the heatwave.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The same weather system spawned tornadoes that were blamed for three deaths in eastern North Dakota. Both Bemidji and Beltrami County have announced separate emergency declarations that were each extended during separate meetings Monday.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Elwood’s new vocation complete with tiny white square Roman Catholic collar is a totally logical third act in his life.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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By integrating care ethics into institutional frameworks, VSS can foster environments where individuals feel valued and connected, addressing the moral vocation of belonging in a world facing existential threats (registration required) like climate change.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This is because, despite assertions to the contrary, research, such as Dr Sandra Portocarrero’s work on undocumented entrepreneurs in California, has shown that immigrants contribute positively to the economy.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Those are assertions that will be reexamined as the impact of Saturday’s U.S. bombings becomes clearer. ‘MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN’: Trump, who previously denied wanting to topple Iran’s regime, on Sunday seemed to encourage that idea.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Her various occupations, paid and unpaid, included teaching convicts at an area penitentiary and substitute-teaching in junior high.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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According to Roeser, this decrease in pay could be partly due to the 200 survey participants who no longer reported their occupations as software developers.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2025
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Curaçao’s insistence on fouling Canada in the second half didn’t help matters, either.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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However, the production was troubled from the start, largely due to the director's insistence on shooting on location in Martha's Vineyard; Jaws was the first major film to be shot on the ocean.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Our healing, life-changing work would not have been possible without the wisdom of our 60-plus-person Braintrust.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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As described in a press release, the currently untitled work is set to give readers an unfiltered look into the Dipset co-founder’s rise from the streets of Harlem to the top of the rap game, and his evolution into a respected media personality, fashion figure, and businessman.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
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Sakara had previously been available via Sephora online with select products, but this launch is a moment for the brand to stake its claim in retail at the intersection of beauty and wellness.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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Lawsuits According to Swiss Re, a surging number of legal cases and sky-high litigation costs – blamed in at least some part to the proliferation of personal-injury lawyers’ ads on TV and other sources – have driven car insurance liability claims in the U.S. up by 57% over the last decade.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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However, today’s teens also face more competition for college and a heavier focus on academic and extracurricular achievements, hence the lower rates of employment among 16 and 19-year-olds.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Designed for an era of predictable employment and linear economic growth, the monthly salary once met the needs of both employers and workers.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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