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
Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The return of pro hockey to Trenton was announced in September 2025.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 20 May 2026
ABC News, 13 May 2026
And these pigment pros aren’t here to gatekeep.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 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
Add it all up and Beckham is a billionaire, worth $1 billion by our count—one of just six living pro athletes to manage the feat.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The return of pro hockey to Trenton was announced in September 2025.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Noun
Dave Young, recently retired as the golf director at Sleepy Hollow in New York, was never among the club pros who qualified for the PGA Championship.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
And these pigment pros aren’t here to gatekeep.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 A professional message may need a second look before your stress writes the tone for you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Then, moving through the organization, most or all of the minor league managers and coaches with major league experience were replaced by others with little or no professional experience.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Nebraska fans have packed Charles Schwab Field as the Cornhuskers (42-15) attempted to win their third consecutive Big Ten Tournament.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Before the race was set to begin on Friday evening, teams and fans held a moment of silence for Busch.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
Preposition
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Already attracting attention from filmmakers, documentary creators, and visual storytellers in Cannes, the Osmo Pocket 4P is designed for agile production workflows and mobile-first filmmaking.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The communal pool has a splash pad with a mushroom shower for little ones, while the secluded two-story lagoon villas have private pools, large living spaces, and two to three bedrooms ideal for multi-generational families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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