1
as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby
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2
as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
she says that although she respects certain journalists, she despises the vocation politics has its honest and its dishonest practitioners, just like any other vocation
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Recent Examples of vocations
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.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vocations
Noun
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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.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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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,
New Atlas,
9 Oct. 2025
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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The race has continued to grow each year, with participation from survivor support groups, advocates, the Milwaukee Police Department, local sororities and fraternities, and more.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
4 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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Though Altmyer should make some plays, how the Illini deal with Ohio State’s talented linebacker corps will be the concern.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hegseth, who has been bedeviled by leaks during his tenure as Defense Secretary, has portrayed his actions against the press corps as a matter of national security.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Vocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocations. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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