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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Los Angeles is getting another pro women’s volleyball team.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Patriots QBs were just 1-of-3 targeting the second-year pro.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 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
In pro sports, the players have formed unions, which under the law are the exclusive bargaining agents for their members.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Los Angeles is getting another pro women’s volleyball team.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
Held at Olde Providence Racquet Club’s indoor facility, the evening features a mental health talk with Brannon Hicks of Here Tomorrow, a pro exhibition with former tour and teaching pros, and the Impossible Shot Challenge.
—Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Patriots QBs were just 1-of-3 targeting the second-year pro.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 May 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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Lacan helped Basket Landes to a championship, and was named finals MVP, in the top French professional league earlier this month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Few athletes in sports history have entered the professional ranks with more hype and intrigue than Caitlin Clark.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Large crowds gathered near the Arc de Triomphe after the match, with some fans setting off flares and blaring car horns, according to reports from The Associated Press.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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For years, Broncos fans have argued across social-media keyboards that the middle of coordinator Vance Joseph’s defense is, in fact, broken.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The tenor saxophonist was one of America’s most renowned jazz musicians, embracing tradition and innovation for six decades.—
Matt Schudel,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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Community members also raised concerns about the sheltering of those displaced, said communication was confusing and people didn’t know what to plan for, and that some experienced price gouging.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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