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
The profession, in general, is not a big growth area either, Masters said, because the jobs are hard to fill given the low pay and long hours.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The actual reason for the decline in Black teachers is part of a broader national trend: Fewer students are entering the teaching profession, and there’s been a significant increase in Latino teacher candidates.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
International aid dropped off, even as the Taliban began ratcheting up rules that now prevent most women from leaving their homes without a male guardian, that bar women from most professions and ban most women and girls from studying after the sixth grade.
—Khwaga Ghani, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
Each time a cluster appears, researchers have tried to pin down the exact environmental hazards, professions, and activities that might be linked to it.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The actual reason for the decline in Black teachers is part of a broader national trend: Fewer students are entering the teaching profession, and there’s been a significant increase in Latino teacher candidates.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
International aid dropped off, even as the Taliban began ratcheting up rules that now prevent most women from leaving their homes without a male guardian, that bar women from most professions and ban most women and girls from studying after the sixth grade.
—Khwaga Ghani, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
Each time a cluster appears, researchers have tried to pin down the exact environmental hazards, professions, and activities that might be linked to it.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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Congress will have to vote within 15 days after Trump notifies Congress of the new declaration, Democratic aides told ABC News.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Yoon reversed the declaration after lawmakers forced their way into parliament and voted unanimously to block it – beginning four months of political disarray, during which parliament also voted to impeach the prime minister and acting president.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her vocation requires the skill of transformation and self-abnegation, as well as a receptiveness to language and emotion not her own.—
Jordan Kisner,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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They were reminded, over and over, that their job was a vocation, one with a professional code: No matter who the passengers were, flight attendants were in charge of the cabin, responsible for safety in the air.—
McKenzie Funk,
ProPublica,
1 Apr. 2025
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This assertion is now bearing out, to some degree, much to the anti-vaccine community's chagrin.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Big Story Congress pushes back as Trump snubs Signal chat The White House’s assertion that the case surrounding national security officials’ use of Signal is closed is getting pushback in Congress, even among some Republicans who say their own probes will press on.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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These aren't colonial outposts but partnerships built on mutual interests, allowing the U.S. to project power, deter adversaries, and shape global security without the need for war or occupation.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some documents fully publicized the witnesses’ names and occupations, while others only identified them by name or topic areas, leaving it unclear exactly who the prosecution might ask to testify.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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And this insistence on listening has paid off: The Brazilian Central Bank, which regulates Nubank, recorded the lowest number of complaints for Nubank among the 15 largest financial institutions for the last two quarters of 2024.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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When Bose arrived in Malaya in 1943 to rally supporters, his insistence that the nationalist movement needed female guerrillas was initially greeted with shock by many.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Apr. 2025
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After the equivalent of four days of work, the stadium was ready for the new tenant.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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On the topic of remote work, Newsom also gave another reason for his decision: Technology and social media have made individuals more isolated from each other.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Wellington said the money the company has to pay claims has dropped from about $4 billion a decade ago to roughly $1 billion in 2024.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of just a few days, markets around the world had skimmed along just above bear territory, making many people wonder what was going on with the man who based his claims to success in his first term in large part on the success of the stock market.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as the production of commercials, long a crucial source of employment for industry workers, is lagging in L.A. compared with recent years.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to officials, 11 of the 13 attendees of that meeting accepted social services for mental health, employment, and housing.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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