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
Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
The president has endorsed Republican District Attorney Clay Fuller to replace Greene, but pro-Trump candidate Colton Moore is also competing for the same voters.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
How a Broward financial pro views job Lauderhill tax specialist Kerrina O’Connor talks being a tax pro and growing her business.
—Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 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
Rubio continued his European trip with visits to Slovakia and Hungary in recent days, keeping close relations with both countries’ pro-Trump leaders.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
The president has endorsed Republican District Attorney Clay Fuller to replace Greene, but pro-Trump candidate Colton Moore is also competing for the same voters.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
The career defensive line coach specialized in players like Brewu, taking three-star prospects and developing them into potential pros.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
How a Broward financial pro views job Lauderhill tax specialist Kerrina O’Connor talks being a tax pro and growing her business.
—Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 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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In 2017, the 48-year-old former boxing champion retired from professional prize fighting undefeated at 50-0.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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While washing separate loads of darks, lights, kitchen, and bath towels is the professional launderer’s goal, in reality, running that many separate loads isn’t always practical or easy to pack into an already busy schedule.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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If a healthy player sits, the millionaires are fine and the fans get screwed.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Back in frigid Chicago, fans from both sides of town could take solace in the fact that baseball games will be played from now until at least the end of September, maybe longer.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Maybe the Pac-12 and Mountain West will look silly for not buying in, then watch as the NFC West bids against the Premier League and Marvel Cinematic Universe for the Hornets.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ayton competes internationally for the Bahamas, last playing for the national team during the 2024 Olympic qualifying process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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