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
Ronaldo's parents had different professions Growing up, Maria worked as a cleaner and cook before eventually opening her own Portuguese restaurant in Brazil, Casa Aveiro by Dolores.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.
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Alex Zietlow
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Although some fans had jerseys, most spectators were in the business casual clothing of their professions.
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Cal Phillips
june 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The automaker gets top ratings for such professions as automotive engineer and data scientist.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Legal experts have pointed out to The Athletic before that plenty working in other professions — like lawyers, doctors, or teachers — would be suspended if under investigation for an offence as serious as rape.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
While many 19th-century colleges were generally populated by poor students who were trained as ministers or teachers, early 20th-century colleges prepared students from rich families for professional careers as lawyers, medical doctors and other high-earning professions.
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Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Loan repayment terms extend to 20 years for certain graduate school loans (dental, law, medical and veterinary, health professions).
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Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Project management is presented as a pervasive skill, essential across various professions.
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Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.
—
Alex Zietlow
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Although some fans had jerseys, most spectators were in the business casual clothing of their professions.
—
Cal Phillips
june 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The automaker gets top ratings for such professions as automotive engineer and data scientist.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Legal experts have pointed out to The Athletic before that plenty working in other professions — like lawyers, doctors, or teachers — would be suspended if under investigation for an offence as serious as rape.
—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
While many 19th-century colleges were generally populated by poor students who were trained as ministers or teachers, early 20th-century colleges prepared students from rich families for professional careers as lawyers, medical doctors and other high-earning professions.
—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Loan repayment terms extend to 20 years for certain graduate school loans (dental, law, medical and veterinary, health professions).
—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Project management is presented as a pervasive skill, essential across various professions.
—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professions
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Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
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The city, county and state all issued local emergency declarations in the days following the fire.
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The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
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Other research shows some women also choose occupations that pay less but provide more flexibility to accommodate their family responsibilities, which has contributed to a persistent gender pay gap.
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While there’s some scientific support for the idea that finger movements can engage the brain, neurologists say assertions that daily pinky time can ward off dementia on its own are overblown.
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Justice Barrett actually sounded kind of sharp, almost scolding, in the opinion in her criticism of the assertions made by the plaintiffs and some of the justices in the minority.
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Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.
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The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving.
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“Professions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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