as in adept
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a professed analyst of American presidential politics
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as in pretended
to present a false appearance of
professed friendship while secretly plotting revenge
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as in declared
to state clearly and strongly
the lonely woman professed her love in a series of letters to the soldier
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as in alleged
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he professed his innocence to anyone who would listen
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Recent Examples of professed
Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
As the two wander around the museum—one pressuring, the other deflecting—the novel portrays their professed enmity as underscored by the force of attraction, even of love.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Those fans have professed the love for the Royals players.
—Pete Grathoff
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Mulier is a professed fan and student of Versace.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
As the two wander around the museum—one pressuring, the other deflecting—the novel portrays their professed enmity as underscored by the force of attraction, even of love.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
The countries involved, at the time of the USMCA’s negotiation, professed a desire to reduce reliance on China.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Those fans have professed the love for the Royals players.
—Pete Grathoff
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for professed
Adjective
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Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd is hopefully adept at multitasking.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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But to our wonderful surprise, O’Hara is equally adept at slapstick hijinks, as the lustful ladies get sufficiently sozzled awaiting their mysterious beau.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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At least one fan even pretended to kiss the trophy through the glass.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
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Dressed in a tux and standing behind a podium Thursday, Kimmel pretended to deliver a comic routine for the WHCA dinner.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the Florida Supreme Court soon after declared that speeding up the execution process was a violation of an inmate's right to due process and equal protection.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jackson's death was later declared a homicide at the hands of Murray, who administered the fatal dose of Propofol.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The indictment alleged Campbell followed an undercover officer who was investigating Gerodemos on April 9 from Gino’s Steakhouse in a union truck to see where he was headed.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Vinicius Jr had alleged that Prestianni had racially abused him, which Prestianni denied on social media.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The move surprised many investors, as it was widely assumed that Abel would not take over until after Buffett's death.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Upon his death Keiko Fujimori assumed an even more central role as the principal representative of his political legacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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Throughout, the Cascios consistently and repeatedly asserted that Michael never harmed any of them or anyone else.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Officials at the time asserted the deal would compromise competition—even though the combined market share of both companies was less than 10 percent.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Greer says the desk clerk told the detective that days earlier Rickman attempted to sign in with a fake name, but the clerk insisted on proof of identity.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Iran has insisted that any ships transiting the strait pay the regime a toll and follow a course approved by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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“Professed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professed. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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