1
as in declaration
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 vocation
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 profession
Bell five years ago had reached the pinnacle of his profession receiving the 2019 Pulitzer Prize.
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Opportunities for veterinarians on Indeed have more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the profession will grow another 19% through 2033.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Many theories persist as to what happened, whether Tony was killed or whether the cliffhanger insinuates that the mob boss would always live with the possibility of being murdered because of his dangerous profession.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Bob is the founder and CEO of Digital Directors Network the leader in developing the practice and profession of digital and cybersecurity governance.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Opportunities for veterinarians on Indeed have more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the profession will grow another 19% through 2033.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Many theories persist as to what happened, whether Tony was killed or whether the cliffhanger insinuates that the mob boss would always live with the possibility of being murdered because of his dangerous profession.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Bob is the founder and CEO of Digital Directors Network the leader in developing the practice and profession of digital and cybersecurity governance.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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Given the unmet expectations from 2024 — and other recent seasons before that — the wait-and-see approach is almost always more advisable than making grand declarations about the Bears’ future. True or false?—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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This won’t stop the market from trading each flash headline about the cadence and scope of tariffs, the breadth of any immigrant deportation plans and sundry deregulatory declarations.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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One vocation takeaway for Osborn was McLaurin’s eye discipline when catching a football.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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However, Segedin’s father remained unpersuaded of his son’s preference for vocation.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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Bowman maintains his innocence, an assertion Kandee's family doesn't buy.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Despite legal experts’ widespread assertion that CBS’ editorial judgment was protected by the First Amendment, The New York Times Thursday night reported that a settlement was in the works.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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This refinery is involved in supplying the Russian occupation army.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since 2016, when all military occupations opened to women, these biases have been repeatedly refuted.—
Marissa Loya,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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On the one side stood religious fundamentalism with its insistence on a literal reading of scripture and submission to institutional authority; on the other stood scientific naturalism with its insistence that only empirical methods were valid routes to knowledge.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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Despite Courte's insistence that Waheed didn't need to buy him anything, the generous driver treated him to a Coca-Cola at the first stop and a protein bar at the next.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The event will offer opportunities to explore cultures and influences that shaped Rivera's work.—
Sean Clancy,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Clouds and cold rain rolled in on Friday – as flights landed and took off and search crews continued their work – magnifying the pall the tragedy has cast over the city and the nation.—
Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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When asked for evidence to back up his claim, Ward could not provide it.—
David Gilbert,
WIRED,
30 Jan. 2025
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Durbin also highlighted Patel's claims that the FBI planned the events of Jan. 6 and said he has been involved in the recording of songs performed by those who were in prison as a result of their actions four years ago.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Democrats, unions and liberal groups criticized him for his remarks against workplace protections such as the minimum wage and overtime rules, and conservative publications seized on Mr. Puzder’s employment of an undocumented immigrant as his housekeeper.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Prince of Wales, 42, visited the Toxteth area of Liverpool on Thursday, Jan. 23, stopping by Cycle of Life, a nonprofit cycling organization that helps young people from diverse backgrounds improve their physical and mental health and boost their employment opportunities.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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