1
as in declarations
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 occupations
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 professions
Electricians, in particular, have emerged as some of the most in-demand—and AI-resistant—professions as companies race to build the infrastructure powering AI.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Tree work is consistently ranked among the most dangerous professions in the country.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Grynsztejn is bucking a broader trend across professions, in which those in top positions well into their 60s and 70s have been reluctant to create openings for the next generation to take over.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
That’s what led Anthropic, known for its AI chatbot named Claude, to do some research and come up with a new way of looking at how AI might or might not threaten various professions.
—Essence, 16 Mar. 2026
These young graduates start out naive about the heartlessness of the corporate world and harbor illusory hopes for success in unforgiving professions.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
In November, Shadowbox hosted about 25 Black college students for Backlot Academy, a program launched in 2022 to diversify the ranks of professions where personal connections often determine who gets hired.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The four gunmen — aged 20 to 31 at the time — worked in various professions, among them was a taxi driver, factory employee and construction worker.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The first Meat Castle series is Hands On, in which Scherr, a former tradesman and mechanic, tries his hand at a new unique craft in each episode, diving headfirst into the skilled professions that power the American dream.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Tree work is consistently ranked among the most dangerous professions in the country.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Grynsztejn is bucking a broader trend across professions, in which those in top positions well into their 60s and 70s have been reluctant to create openings for the next generation to take over.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
That’s what led Anthropic, known for its AI chatbot named Claude, to do some research and come up with a new way of looking at how AI might or might not threaten various professions.
—Essence, 16 Mar. 2026
These young graduates start out naive about the heartlessness of the corporate world and harbor illusory hopes for success in unforgiving professions.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
In November, Shadowbox hosted about 25 Black college students for Backlot Academy, a program launched in 2022 to diversify the ranks of professions where personal connections often determine who gets hired.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The four gunmen — aged 20 to 31 at the time — worked in various professions, among them was a taxi driver, factory employee and construction worker.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The first Meat Castle series is Hands On, in which Scherr, a former tradesman and mechanic, tries his hand at a new unique craft in each episode, diving headfirst into the skilled professions that power the American dream.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professions
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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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From trade tariffs to border emergency declarations, this administration has consistently bypassed traditional legislative hurdles to achieve its ends.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The irony of two men in dangerous occupations discussing clothing is a delightful Sandford touch.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Despite their beauty, the plants have witnessed the island’s brutal past, from the disappearance of its indigenous people to the violent colonial occupations fueled by the enslavement of Africans people.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Scientifically, though, there’s nothing true about these assertions at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Testimony by Termini and Miles is intended to directly rebut DraftKings’ assertions and to help convince Judge Pratt that DraftKings’ use of NCAA trademarks is atypical, unauthorized and warranting of a TRO.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Professions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professions. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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