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
The study also suggests that AI has a greater effect on employment opportunities for professions where the technology is capable of automating human labor, such as software development and customer service.
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Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Beyond just camping, the X1 is aimed at boating, 4x4ing, and use in professions that see one out in the field for hours on end.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
The group, whose members came from different generations and professions, eventually published an academic paper in 2018, arguing that quantum computers could far more accurately and quickly assess price derivatives and analyze risks than regular computing.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Another is PageGroup, valued at £769 million, which works across professions including accountancy and law.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Seniority among top professions continues to grow Expected, sure, but for Wardle, still a cause for celebration.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Those on-demand, realistic substitutes could potentially expedite training for healthcare professions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Some professions have already been disrupted by the technology.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Brits still point to the overrepresentation of French names in high-status professions as evidence of a rigid and enduring class system.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
Beyond just camping, the X1 is aimed at boating, 4x4ing, and use in professions that see one out in the field for hours on end.
—New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025
The group, whose members came from different generations and professions, eventually published an academic paper in 2018, arguing that quantum computers could far more accurately and quickly assess price derivatives and analyze risks than regular computing.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Another is PageGroup, valued at £769 million, which works across professions including accountancy and law.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Seniority among top professions continues to grow Expected, sure, but for Wardle, still a cause for celebration.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Those on-demand, realistic substitutes could potentially expedite training for healthcare professions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Some professions have already been disrupted by the technology.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Brits still point to the overrepresentation of French names in high-status professions as evidence of a rigid and enduring class system.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professions
Noun
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Moore made clear that price declarations are not part of traditional conservative economic philosophy.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The region is also still recovering from major flooding in August of last year - Kipnuk, one of the villages hardest hit by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, received one of the first-ever federal disaster declarations for an Alaska tribe in the wake of that flooding.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Expand access to skilling and transparent hiring in tech and innovation occupations where future growth is concentrated.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Among the nearly 70 occupations that qualify are restaurant servers, gig workers, barbers, cosmetologists and golf caddies.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Scientists, meteorologists, and other branches of the federal government say these assertions are largely incorrect.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the ruling, the court explained that the context of the song’s release during a rap battle is essential to understanding whether Lamar intended for the assertions in his song to be construed as true.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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These spyware notifications have been running since 2021, and are primarily directed towards users in high-risk vocations or locations, who may be targeted by such spyware.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In previous generations, individuals would launch from these families into careers and vocations that further enforced these identities.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Professions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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