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
His agent, a Ghanaian called Alex Quaye, was a banker by profession, having been educated in the United States at the University of Charleston.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
These articles feature guidance written by working engineers, meant to help those in all stages of their careers stay at the forefront of their profession.
—Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
In our profession, we’re expected to have batches of clean, absorbent microfiber cloths and clean our tools every after a cleaning appointment.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
After graduating from law school with more than $200,000 in student loan debt, Gregory says she was surprised by how little many legal positions paid compared to the public perception of the profession.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
These articles feature guidance written by working engineers, meant to help those in all stages of their careers stay at the forefront of their profession.
—Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2026
In our profession, we’re expected to have batches of clean, absorbent microfiber cloths and clean our tools every after a cleaning appointment.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
After graduating from law school with more than $200,000 in student loan debt, Gregory says she was surprised by how little many legal positions paid compared to the public perception of the profession.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Brinkema, who had initially blocked the plan three weeks ago, indicated that such declarations could lead to dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the fund.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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And for fishing guide Eric Watts, the lake is the source of his vocation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Equally vital, aging misers addicted to their vocations need palliatives and surrogates for the drug of importance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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The bill also required more documentation of work and income to participate, despite advocates' assertion that states were already collecting lots of paperwork.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Southgate’s confident assertion that the tide of history was turning against bigotry now looks utopian, or even naïve.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The ridge was included in an IDF occupation map released on Thursday, which expanded the force’s zone of operations north toward the Ali al-Taher hill area.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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The Star tried a standard latte with honey ($6) and later upon the insistence of a nearby customer, the Beetdown (beets, mandarin, fresh mint, lemon peels, espresso and milk; $8).—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Mary The Widow, directed by Ryan Noufer, follows an aging widow who, at her daughter’s insistence, attends a speed-dating event — where, among a string of dud dates, one gentle stranger lingers in her mind.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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That leaves little time for work, which can pose an additional financial burden.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Republicans expanded work requirements for SNAP.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The motion does not address the core negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from the crash itself but seeks to dismiss claims related to emergency dispatch and allegations Riverside County officials failed to protect the victims after the collision.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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One of Hart’s notes centered on Smith’s claim that Villanova’s 2016 national championship roster lacked NBA-caliber prospects.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Addressing these debts before retirement, though, can provide more flexibility and potentially open the door to options like repayment arrangements, lower lump-sum settlements or other resolution strategies that are more manageable to take on while employment income is still available.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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She was accused of conspiring with Witherspoon, who was not charged in her case, and the other cooperating defendants to solicit students seeking nursing credentials and healthcare employment.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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