as in professionals
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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Recent Examples of pros
Here are three dividend-paying stocks, highlighted by Wall Street’s top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
This course bundle is a solid launchpad for aspiring cyber pros or curious tech minds who want to stay ahead of today’s threats.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
All that and the Lakers – who were left scrambling after the Klaw left them hanging – threw together a squad of role-embracing vets who handled the bubble like pros and won the franchise its 17th title, a swift and stinging rebuttal.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Tan, who cofounded Razer in 2005, built the company on premium equipment for gaming pros and enthusiasts, including PCs, mice, keyboards and headsets.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Specifically, brown trousers in a wide-leg style seem to be making the biggest splash among the fashion pros.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Many fan favorite pros will be returning as well, including Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Ezra Sosa and Rylee Arnold.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mike Conley, one of the great pros of the last two decades, is nearing 38.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
This course bundle is a solid launchpad for aspiring cyber pros or curious tech minds who want to stay ahead of today’s threats.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
All that and the Lakers – who were left scrambling after the Klaw left them hanging – threw together a squad of role-embracing vets who handled the bubble like pros and won the franchise its 17th title, a swift and stinging rebuttal.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Tan, who cofounded Razer in 2005, built the company on premium equipment for gaming pros and enthusiasts, including PCs, mice, keyboards and headsets.
—John Kang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Specifically, brown trousers in a wide-leg style seem to be making the biggest splash among the fashion pros.
—Mayte Salido, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Many fan favorite pros will be returning as well, including Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Ezra Sosa and Rylee Arnold.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Mike Conley, one of the great pros of the last two decades, is nearing 38.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pros
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Impressive responses from initial rollout Though the Automotive AI Certification Program only recently became widely available, an earlier soft rollout saw 2,000 dealership professionals enroll and begin working through the training.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nolthenius hopes that more astronomers – professionals and amateurs – will turn their eyes to the skies to observe Quaoar's occultations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its 12, 15, and 18 year olds are staples among sherried Scotch fans, while older age statements — like the Grandeur series and now these new 30- and 40-Year-Olds — showcase just how far the style can go.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Positive Signs for the 49ers At the same time, there are reasons for 49ers fans to be encouraged after Sunday's win.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pros. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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