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
McDonnell has cited lower morale within the police profession nationally and a lengthy hiring process internally as the reasons why his department is experiencing employment shortfalls.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2025
That year without pay can be a dire hardship for many aspiring teachers, even deterring them from pursuing the profession.
—Carolyn Jones, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
The play, which had its world premiere at the Alley Theatre in Texas in 2023, is about a woman who wants to enter the almost exclusively male profession of bullfighting.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
Within the medical profession, there are differing views about the ethics of doctor-writing.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2025
That year without pay can be a dire hardship for many aspiring teachers, even deterring them from pursuing the profession.
—Carolyn Jones, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
The play, which had its world premiere at the Alley Theatre in Texas in 2023, is about a woman who wants to enter the almost exclusively male profession of bullfighting.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
Within the medical profession, there are differing views about the ethics of doctor-writing.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
Noun
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The confrontation came shortly after Noem made a forceful declaration of the federal government's intentions in the city.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 June 2025
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The bankruptcy declaration also may prove to be useful to state and federal investigators who are reviewing Frausto’s and Multitaskr’s business practices and examining the public disclosures that accompany any bankruptcy proceeding.—
Jeff Mcdonald,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Elwood’s new vocation complete with tiny white square Roman Catholic collar is a totally logical third act in his life.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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By integrating care ethics into institutional frameworks, VSS can foster environments where individuals feel valued and connected, addressing the moral vocation of belonging in a world facing existential threats (registration required) like climate change.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Read or listen to the story » Editor’s Pick Photograph by Spencer Platt / Getty Looking for the National Guard in Los Angeles President Trump’s assertions that federal troops have saved the city from destruction did not appear to reflect reality, Emily Witt reports from on the ground in L.A.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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Under Pennsylvania law, Clary must allege specifics about the supposedly defamatory words, including the speaker, the date, to whom the statement was made and an assertion the statement was, in fact, false.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2025
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Khalil is not accused of participating in the building occupation and wasn’t among the people arrested in connection with the demonstrations.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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During the brief Italian occupation of the Dodecanese Islands, Benito Mussolini used the castle as a holiday home.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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Curaçao’s insistence on fouling Canada in the second half didn’t help matters, either.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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However, the production was troubled from the start, largely due to the director's insistence on shooting on location in Martha's Vineyard; Jaws was the first major film to be shot on the ocean.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The House narrowly voted Thursday to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump's administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments Staffers from some other VOA language services have also been called back to work.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Lawsuits According to Swiss Re, a surging number of legal cases and sky-high litigation costs – blamed in at least some part to the proliferation of personal-injury lawyers’ ads on TV and other sources – have driven car insurance liability claims in the U.S. up by 57% over the last decade.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Asked by email about its response to the claim, a PRISM official declined to release any information.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Designed for an era of predictable employment and linear economic growth, the monthly salary once met the needs of both employers and workers.—
Arbia Smiti,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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However, today’s teens also face more competition for college and a heavier focus on academic and extracurricular achievements, hence the lower rates of employment among 16 and 19-year-olds.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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