1
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the weekly profession of faith by the members of the congregation
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2
as in vocation
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
a gifted communicator, he was very good at his chosen profession: teaching
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Recent Examples of profession
Like the Skarsgårds, the Baldwins — brothers Alec, 68; Daniel, 65; William, 63; and Stephen, 60 — also embraced acting as the unofficial family profession and forged their careers in Hollywood alongside each other.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
For the first time in years, residential assessments sat inside the fairness range that the assessing profession sets for itself.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Black women and women of color are typically othered in any homogenous profession like policing.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026
Many talented hospitality individuals used that period to switch professions.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
For the first time in years, residential assessments sat inside the fairness range that the assessing profession sets for itself.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
Black women and women of color are typically othered in any homogenous profession like policing.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026
Many talented hospitality individuals used that period to switch professions.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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The tweak to Molinar’s contract comes forward as Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath conducts a nationwide search for a potential new superintendent, which will include Molinar as a candidate, following his declaration of a state takeover in late October.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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Following that blast, Thailand suspended all work on the peace agreement, and accused Cambodia of violating the joint declaration by laying fresh landmines – a claim Cambodia vehemently denies.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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The return of Hispanic television legends Don Francisco, 85, and Charytín prove that the vocation for television doesn’t disappear with age.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Warrenology was a lonely life, a vocation.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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But Levine’s attorney Stanley Helinski didn’t challenge the town’s assertion that Levine believed the messages originated from his personal Facebook account.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In an April 15 memo, the city manager takes issue with Reilly’s assertion that the city had not complied with the requirements of state law.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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In a recent paper, Autor and Thompson find that this basic pattern has held up across more than 300 occupations over the past four decades.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Because infrastructure projects continue long after tournament crowds leave, these occupations often enjoy strong long-term job security.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reyna’s goal was a perfect example of Pochettino’s insistence of concentrating on the team over individuals.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Multiple fans have even suggested the league offices should investigate De'Aaron Fox for throwing the game in the second half, citing several instances including his insistence on going for a layup on the penultimate possession instead of dribbling out more clock or even waiting to be fouled.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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In his attempt to assure us that Shakespeare’s play resonates within our contemporary hellscape of division and deportation, Ali has poured more of his energy into easy images than into the much harder work of breathing new, heartbreaking life into old poetry.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Searching for a way to distract herself, Parker returned to work just weeks after the shooting.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Our original motto made no claim about what Americans believed about God.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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In other horror news, Backrooms, Obsession's peer in being helmed by an upstart wunderkind (20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons) also staked its claim to longevity at the box office this weekend.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Social Security benefits can count toward that income calculation, and lenders may also consider pension payments, retirement account distributions, annuity income, investment earnings or part-time employment income in the process.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The findings are consistent with academic research showing a relationship between college major choices and shifting labor demand, noted Goldman economist Pierfrancesco Mei, with students moving toward fields tied to jobs that saw stronger recent employment and wage growth.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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