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
W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
The 25-year-old guard enjoyed one of his best pro seasons yet in 2024-25.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
During the game, former NFL pro Andrew Hawkins will deliver game-by-game highlights and British TV host and radio DJ Maya Jama and and YouTube creator Duke Dennis will provide color commentary.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 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
Republicans toppled the Democrats’ huge House majority and seized the speaker’s gavel from Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) by gaining 63 seats, mostly by running on a pro-repeal message.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
The 25-year-old guard enjoyed one of his best pro seasons yet in 2024-25.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Preposition
The thrifting pros say the key is to respect the store policies, as every store has different rules for returns, refunds, and pricing.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
During the game, former NFL pro Andrew Hawkins will deliver game-by-game highlights and British TV host and radio DJ Maya Jama and and YouTube creator Duke Dennis will provide color commentary.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
Adjective
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There is professional integrity (as an analyst).—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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With clients who range from professional women to Indigenous farmworkers, Ruizquez shares Native wisdom.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The paddock was filled with drivers and engineers working together while surrounded by fans watching closely.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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In April, the Legislature approved a bill that increased per-student funding for public schools from $7,771 to $8,162.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Purdue is currently in the design phase for what part of the rest of the OneHealth district will look like, said Dan DeLaurentis, Purdue Executive Vice President for Research.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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