1
as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
professed friendship while secretly plotting revenge
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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
the lonely woman professed her love in a series of letters to the soldier
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3
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he professed his innocence to anyone who would listen
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Recent Examples of profess
During the campaign, Trump professed ignorance of Project 2025.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Merrill signed anyway, professing his love for San Diego, his teammates, manager Mike Shildt and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Trump professes his ability to make deals, and the saber-rattling of draconian levies on other countries is all part of the strategy to get the best arrangement possible where more goods are manufactured domestically, boosting American jobs and providing a fairer landscape for trade.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Merrill signed anyway, professing his love for San Diego, his teammates, manager Mike Shildt and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
Trump professes his ability to make deals, and the saber-rattling of draconian levies on other countries is all part of the strategy to get the best arrangement possible where more goods are manufactured domestically, boosting American jobs and providing a fairer landscape for trade.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profess
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In the video, Jax Ulbrich, pretending to be Loomis, called Sanders to falsely inform him that the Saints, one of the teams discussed as a potential landing spot for Shedeur prior to the draft, were selecting him with their third-round pick.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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After watching a movie with Stoddart, the teenage boys pretended to leave, only to sneak back into the house through the basement shortly after.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trump declared members of crime gangs Tren de Aragua and MS-13 as foreign terrorist organizations and invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport them more swiftly.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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There's no sign of the outbreak slowing, and the nation's overall case count is on track to be the highest since the mid-1990s, before measles was declared eliminated in 2000.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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When casting the band of brotherly shape-shifters, Weitz insisted on authenticity and required everyone who auditioned to provide documentation of their Native American heritage.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears from its green strategy and back toward its core oil and gas businesses.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many professionals enter the tech space assuming their success in structured environments will seamlessly translate into building and scaling a startup, guaranteed.—
Lola Eniolorunda,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Thirteen judges already fired since Trump started his second term filed a class appeal earlier this month, asserting that they had been wrongfully terminated.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read has pleaded not guilty, denied killing O'Keefe and alleged she is being framed, attempting to sow reasonable doubt in prosecutors' claims and asserting that someone else killed O'Keefe and had ties to and influence over the investigation.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Kerley is reportedly alleged to have hit Johnson in the face, causing her nose to bleed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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For the last decade, the pieces have been in Anderson’s possession at his comic book store and home while the museum has only been featured at a handful of conventions, the lawsuit alleged.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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These virtual personas simulate how different customer segments might react to new products, pricing changes or marketing campaigns, allowing businesses to test strategies before launching them to real consumers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And a third category were boxes outfitted with plastic plants, perhaps signaling absentee owners or landlords who seek to simulate care.—
Sonja Dümpelmann,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Dolly’s announcement proclaimed on the show’s website.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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On May 8, 1914, Congress passed a law declaring the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day and the next day President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the official holiday, proclaiming it also as a holiday to honor mothers whose sons had died in war.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2025
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“Profess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profess. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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