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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Meanwhile, Richardson has elite arm and leg talent that has yet to materialize in the pros.
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Take Cues from Your House One porch style does not fit all, say the pros.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Here’s why the pros say bins won’t save you, and what to do instead.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Travel is full of surprises — even for the pros.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Take Cues from Your House One porch style does not fit all, say the pros.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Here’s why the pros say bins won’t save you, and what to do instead.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
Travel is full of surprises — even for the pros.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 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 6 Dec. 2025.
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