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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted a pro-Collins video on X that resembled a 1980s video game.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
And then, because apparently that wasn’t enough, two of my male costars, both pros on Dancing With the Stars like me, made comments about my weight on the press line after a live show.
—Peyton Fulford, Glamour, 3 June 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
That group included new assistant GM Kyle Smith; senior personnel executives Shaun Herock and Jon Robinson; director of pro scouting Venzell Boulware; scout Jack Schneider and assistant director of player personnel Josh Scobey.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted a pro-Collins video on X that resembled a 1980s video game.
—Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Noun
Through its partnerships with esports tournament organizers Blast and PGL, ROG collected feedback from professional gamers, enabling them to tailor the XG259QWPG Ace for esports pros.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
And then, because apparently that wasn’t enough, two of my male costars, both pros on Dancing With the Stars like me, made comments about my weight on the press line after a live show.
—Peyton Fulford, Glamour, 3 June 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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That conflict has not only affected politics at home and abroad, but American and international professional sports as well.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The public relations professional and veteran civil rights activist raised enough money in small contributions to qualify for public financing of her campaign.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Festivals like Movement attract people from around the world, and big venues including Lincoln Factory host nights with thousands of fans, showcasing the scene’s energy.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In Mexico, fans say, soccer feels more a celebration than a competition.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The new configuration set up the 40th as a bitter and expensive primary, with two sitting House members expected to battle for their political survival.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Attendance is free, although there are passes available for purchase with premium services.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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