as in professionals
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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Recent Examples of pros
According to design pros, these include refinishing, covering, and restyling.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The guys that are here, those are all pros.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
If fruit flies are a minor nuisance, BHG home pros recommend these strategies to get rid of fruit flies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Shortcuts Are Welcome Mama (and our Test Kitchen pros) will always say homemade is better, but there are a few foolproof shortcuts that can cut down on both time and effort in this recipe.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Investing pros tend to caution against making any wholesale changes to your portfolio based on short-term moves in the market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bedpan pros There are a number of benefits to using bedpans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Below, these makeup pros break down how Black women can achieve the blurred lip and best products to do it with.
—Essence, 23 Jan. 2026
Founded by brothers Stanley and Charlie Pasarell, tennis pros turned golf enthusiasts, the Royal Isabela opened in 2012, pioneering luxury tourism in Puerto Rico's northwest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
The guys that are here, those are all pros.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
If fruit flies are a minor nuisance, BHG home pros recommend these strategies to get rid of fruit flies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Shortcuts Are Welcome Mama (and our Test Kitchen pros) will always say homemade is better, but there are a few foolproof shortcuts that can cut down on both time and effort in this recipe.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Investing pros tend to caution against making any wholesale changes to your portfolio based on short-term moves in the market.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bedpan pros There are a number of benefits to using bedpans.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Below, these makeup pros break down how Black women can achieve the blurred lip and best products to do it with.
—Essence, 23 Jan. 2026
Founded by brothers Stanley and Charlie Pasarell, tennis pros turned golf enthusiasts, the Royal Isabela opened in 2012, pioneering luxury tourism in Puerto Rico's northwest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pros
Noun
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Many professionals focus on big projects and headline achievements, but research shows that soft skills and visibility strongly influence promotions.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the third time in nearly as many months, thousands of Kaiser Permanente professionals are on strike in the Bay Area — this time with no end in sight to the work stoppage at California’s largest health provider.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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John Stamos shared a dramatic new look with fans in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 13.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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As to what exactly will be available for the fans to purchase, LA28 officials wouldn’t say on Tuesday.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pros. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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