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pro

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noun

pro

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preposition

as in for

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Recent Examples of pro
Noun
Then Dart was polite, in control and unusually comfortable at the microphone, while presenting himself to the world for the first time as a practicing pro. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025 Sofia Richie Welcomes First Baby, a Girl, with Husband Elliot Grainge: 'Best Day of My Life' For the 2025 Met Gala, the beauty pro made her mark on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 5. Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 May 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for pro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pro
Adjective
  • Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • His focus is on professional wrestling, sports, and entertainment.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Holland now hosts Survivor watch parties and other fan events with season 28 player Brice Izyah Johnston.
    Ale Russian, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • But Yang will clear up another SNL season 50 mystery that fans also spotted during a recent goodnights segment.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Preposition
  • Blankets and food were available for those who had been evacuated, according to the Apache County Office of Emergency Management website.
    Julie Mendes, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • That was the case for Jerry (who requested a pseudonym to protect his privacy).
    Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 2025

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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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