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
Data professions feel compelled to stick with the traditional technical metrics that exercise and demonstrate their expertise.
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Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The share of doctors who belong to unions is rising quickly at a time when organized labor is losing ground with other professions.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
In any case, most people wouldn’t last long holding down two full-time jobs, at least not in two different professions.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
From OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, tech leaders keep sounding the alarm that entire professions could be wiped out by AI in the next 5 years—and entry-level workers are first in line.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Skilled trades professions such as computer numerical control machinists, are also considered safe, as are drone operators and first responders, which are jobs that involve complex problem-solving in unpredictable physical environments and that require manual dexterity, Sebasco said.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Supporting the cause Since its inception, IEEE has had a standing History Committee, concerned with maintaining the legacy and heritage of the organization and its members and their related professions and technologies.
—Kathleen Kramer, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2025
The work of these, and many other venerable professions should not draw generalized comments on their service in such unflattering terms.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Just like in all professions, people know each other.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The share of doctors who belong to unions is rising quickly at a time when organized labor is losing ground with other professions.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
In any case, most people wouldn’t last long holding down two full-time jobs, at least not in two different professions.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
From OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, tech leaders keep sounding the alarm that entire professions could be wiped out by AI in the next 5 years—and entry-level workers are first in line.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Skilled trades professions such as computer numerical control machinists, are also considered safe, as are drone operators and first responders, which are jobs that involve complex problem-solving in unpredictable physical environments and that require manual dexterity, Sebasco said.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Supporting the cause Since its inception, IEEE has had a standing History Committee, concerned with maintaining the legacy and heritage of the organization and its members and their related professions and technologies.
—Kathleen Kramer, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2025
The work of these, and many other venerable professions should not draw generalized comments on their service in such unflattering terms.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Just like in all professions, people know each other.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professions
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State and local officials can issue emergency declarations to immediately mobilize local resources and implement emergency plans.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to several declarations, many of the minors who immigration attorneys and advocates believe are being targeted for removal have pending immigration proceedings.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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There was language to distinguish tips from other sorts of income and a limitation to occupations that had customarily and regularly received tips prior to December 31, 2024.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Solar and wind technicians are now the two fastest-growing occupations in the entire economy, projected to grow by about 50 percent over the next decade.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clem, though, waves off Sandlin’s assertions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Israeli officials acknowledge there is hunger in parts of Gaza but reject assertions of famine or starvation.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
3 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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