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
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
Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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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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That was last year’s hopeful mantra for entertainment industry pros battered by layoffs and limited film and TV production.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
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This suggests that assertiveness, including the ability to set boundaries and say no, is a key protective factor against burnout, especially in high-stress professional environments.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But this month is offering you a big chance to redefine your professional path, just by betting on yourself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Of course, McCreery fans can also hear a few songs from McCreery himself.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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Most observers projected the Chinese center would go in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, so the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to select him with the 16th overall pick shocked the crowd at New York’s Barclays Center, and delighted Chinese fans watching back at home on a weekday morning.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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The intense heat on Tuesday, with feels-like temperatures above 100 degrees, could prove to be a problem for Cuomo since the former governor’s voter base generally leans older, experts said.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was ejected between innings for continuing to argue a strike call against him during Tuesday night’s contest against the Cincinnati Reds.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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