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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Natural fabrics like cotton and wool, however, are best left to the pros.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of pressing for an immediate yes or no, the couple must agree to revisit the discussion weekly, giving space to gather information, process emotions and weigh in the pros and cons.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The journey to get to the NFL is still a little traditional in that way, that going through high school and college is still the best route to get to the pros.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Here’s what experts had to say about the pros—and possible cons—of hitting the tennis court.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of pressing for an immediate yes or no, the couple must agree to revisit the discussion weekly, giving space to gather information, process emotions and weigh in the pros and cons.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The journey to get to the NFL is still a little traditional in that way, that going through high school and college is still the best route to get to the pros.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Here’s what experts had to say about the pros—and possible cons—of hitting the tennis court.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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