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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Keith Laing, USA Today, 7 May 2026
According to the pros, there are a few categories that will always be needed by parents, and thrift stores rarely have enough of them.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
The Friars also dipped into the pros to add Dink Pate, a former five-star wing prospect in the 2023 class who chose the G League over college and has been there since.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The Dolphins hope his college success translates to the pros.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Keith Laing, USA Today, 7 May 2026
According to the pros, there are a few categories that will always be needed by parents, and thrift stores rarely have enough of them.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
The Friars also dipped into the pros to add Dink Pate, a former five-star wing prospect in the 2023 class who chose the G League over college and has been there since.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
The Dolphins hope his college success translates to the pros.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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