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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What are the pros of investing in gold?
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This is my sixth rebuild as a sports writer, my fifth in the pros.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Off-White Reaching for a straightforward white paint to brighten a room may seem like a no-brainer, but according to the pros, the secret to building dimension is experimenting with soft off-whites and their subtle undertones.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Ahead, laundry experts break down the pros and cons of pods versus liquid detergent, including which cleans better, which is more eco-friendly, and the common mistakes to avoid with both.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This is my sixth rebuild as a sports writer, my fifth in the pros.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Off-White Reaching for a straightforward white paint to brighten a room may seem like a no-brainer, but according to the pros, the secret to building dimension is experimenting with soft off-whites and their subtle undertones.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Ahead, laundry experts break down the pros and cons of pods versus liquid detergent, including which cleans better, which is more eco-friendly, and the common mistakes to avoid with both.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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