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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Take it from the pros—this is the best way to land with zero foot pain.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Source like a Southern designer by looking for these ten items, revealed by the pros themselves.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
If only one of these two are invited, then please state the pros and cons for each.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
In The Athletic’s latest 2026 NFL mock draft, Moore slotted in as the first overall pick — though the redshirt sophomore hasn’t declared for the pros yet.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Source like a Southern designer by looking for these ten items, revealed by the pros themselves.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
If only one of these two are invited, then please state the pros and cons for each.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
In The Athletic’s latest 2026 NFL mock draft, Moore slotted in as the first overall pick — though the redshirt sophomore hasn’t declared for the pros yet.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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