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
Practically every step of her investigation involves overstepping the ethics of her profession, and yet Foster’s conviction never wavers.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
States provide 90 percent of the funding for public schools, set learning standards and regulate the teaching profession.
—Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 19 May 2025
For voice actors who previously portrayed Darth Vader in video games, the Fortnite feature starkly illustrates how AI voice synthesis could reshape their profession.
—Ashley Belanger – May 19, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Meanwhile, the nursing profession receives only one cent of every dollar in health care philanthropy.
—Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
States provide 90 percent of the funding for public schools, set learning standards and regulate the teaching profession.
—Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 19 May 2025
For voice actors who previously portrayed Darth Vader in video games, the Fortnite feature starkly illustrates how AI voice synthesis could reshape their profession.
—Ashley Belanger – May 19, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Meanwhile, the nursing profession receives only one cent of every dollar in health care philanthropy.
—Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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And while the official declaration depends on indicators such as GDP, employment figures and economic activity, CFOs are already preparing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The declaration enables Washington County to expedite emergency response efforts and request resources from the state and federal government.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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In Europe and North America especially, the faith of our ancestors has been in a decades-long retreat—pews emptying, vocations dwindling, parish doors shuttering.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Prevost was pastor of vocations and director of missions for the Augustinian order in Chicago and worked in Peru for several years teaching canon law.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Some of the assertions have generated confusion, leaving key U.S. tax concepts insufficiently addressed.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The police verified Jenna’s assertion that the tank had been empty all along, but for some reason, no one had thought to check whether the valve had been opened.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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How will Columbia, over the next fifty years, gradually absorb the student occupation of 2024 into its branding?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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The Taif Agreement, ending Lebanon’s civil war in 1989, formally recognized the state’s right to resist the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territories – and with it Hezbollah’s presence as a force of resistance.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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The coaching staff’s insistence on sticking with Freddy Gaudreau and Gus Nyquist on the third line was curious.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But still nearly six months after the election, Plouffe was one of very few sources who would openly discuss Biden’s declining health and his insistence on running for a second term.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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Their chemistry paid off when the actors won an MTV Movie Award in 1993 for best on-screen duo for their work on the third film.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Design work on the Browse project is being finalised, leading to a final development decision after receipt of all government approvals.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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But Journalism staked his claim for 3-year-old horse of the year by winning the $2 million American classic race run at the old Pimlico Race Course for the last time before it’s torn down and rebuilt.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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So the claim that teachers resist different approaches to school choice does not reflect this more nuanced reality.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The lawsuit accuses YouTube of inducing Connolly into breaching the employment agreement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Most people think of university faculty jobs as prestigious, as employment that comes with good pay, benefits and strong protections.—
Joseph Babcock,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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