as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.
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as in fan
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 pro
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted a pro-Collins video on X that resembled a 1980s video game.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Few athletes can sizzle quite like Nelly Korda, the daughter of Czech tennis pros who raised a golf star in Florida.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Adjective
That group included new assistant GM Kyle Smith; senior personnel executives Shaun Herock and Jon Robinson; director of pro scouting Venzell Boulware; scout Jack Schneider and assistant director of player personnel Josh Scobey.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted a pro-Collins video on X that resembled a 1980s video game.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Noun
The shot-blocking, dunk-delivering Wembanyama is eminently marketable, from his tantalizing talent — the third-year pro is the NBA’s unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and third-place MVP finisher — to his composure at the podium.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Few athletes can sizzle quite like Nelly Korda, the daughter of Czech tennis pros who raised a golf star in Florida.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Preposition
The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Khyah Harper was a stand-out on the Gophers women's soccer team and is now a professional playing in New York with Gotham FC.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Dec. 2025
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The episode delivers the cozy, inviting format fans love, giving viewers a closer look at how the Duchess of Sussex gets creative for the holidays, entertains, and cooks (not to mention what's in her winter wardrobe).—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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During the two initial ticket-sales phases, residents of the three host countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico, in that order — drove the most purchases, followed by fans in England, Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Argentina and France.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Mayweather is currently buried under a mountain of debt, including a staggering $7 million federal tax lien from the IRS for unpaid back taxes.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Funds are being raised for childhood cancer research.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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