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
Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
And pro tip, the brand recommends sizing up.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
All of our pros say using clear bins in this space benefits not just your home for organizational purposes, but your little one's development as well.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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
Noun
Washington — The Justice Department on Thursday filed foreign bribery charges against Smartmatic, the voting technology company that is suing Fox News and other prominent pro-Trump figures for defamation over their promotion of 2020 election lies.
—Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
And pro tip, the brand recommends sizing up.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Preposition
Pest control pros break down what dish soap really does to boxelder bugs and how to stop them for good.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
All of our pros say using clear bins in this space benefits not just your home for organizational purposes, but your little one's development as well.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
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Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The organization has a partnership with the nonprofit Allbritton Journalism Institute, which sponsors a multi-year class of 20 fellows who work closely with professional journalists in the newsroom.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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After abruptly leaving the Chicago stop of her and Monica‘s The Boy Is Mine Tour, Brandy Norwood is explaining her exit and apologizing to fans.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
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Lorde and Charli ended the duet together, joyously dancing and swinging their admittedly very similar long, dark curls in a moment of intense catharsis for both the artists and their raucous fans.—
Rachel Scharf,
Billboard,
19 Oct. 2025
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Last week, the lighting at United Center in Chicago went dark for about four seconds in the opening period during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Utah Mammoth.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In this there’s a distinct echo of the process currently in use for determining which visas (permanent or temporary) will be revoked under the current administration.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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