the pros
plural noun
US, somewhat informal
: the professional level of competition in a sport
He is playing in the pros now.
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Getting to the pros was only the first step.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Like a lot of us, Emmel jumped into some deep convos about the pros and cons of AI these days.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
This deliberative process should allow 535 Congresspeople and 100 Senators to weigh the pros and cons of war against Iran.
—Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider both carefully, then, before getting started, and explore the pros and cons of splitting your funds between both to best determine your next step.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Like a lot of us, Emmel jumped into some deep convos about the pros and cons of AI these days.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
This deliberative process should allow 535 Congresspeople and 100 Senators to weigh the pros and cons of war against Iran.
—Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Consider both carefully, then, before getting started, and explore the pros and cons of splitting your funds between both to best determine your next step.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the pros
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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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