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
Practically every step of her investigation involves overstepping the ethics of her profession, and yet Foster’s conviction never wavers.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
States provide 90 percent of the funding for public schools, set learning standards and regulate the teaching profession.
—Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 19 May 2025
For voice actors who previously portrayed Darth Vader in video games, the Fortnite feature starkly illustrates how AI voice synthesis could reshape their profession.
—Ashley Belanger – May 19, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Meanwhile, the nursing profession receives only one cent of every dollar in health care philanthropy.
—Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 20 May 2025
States provide 90 percent of the funding for public schools, set learning standards and regulate the teaching profession.
—Dana Goldstein, New York Times, 19 May 2025
For voice actors who previously portrayed Darth Vader in video games, the Fortnite feature starkly illustrates how AI voice synthesis could reshape their profession.
—Ashley Belanger – May 19, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Meanwhile, the nursing profession receives only one cent of every dollar in health care philanthropy.
—Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
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When disaster declarations were issued for nine states in late May, some had been pending for two months and others were only partially approved.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Only a few states have addressed the issue of whether or not to maintain a pregnant patient on supportive measures following a declaration of death.—
Katherine Drabiak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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In Europe and North America especially, the faith of our ancestors has been in a decades-long retreat—pews emptying, vocations dwindling, parish doors shuttering.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Prevost was pastor of vocations and director of missions for the Augustinian order in Chicago and worked in Peru for several years teaching canon law.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Of greatest concern was their assertion that Volvo Trucks will not be producing autonomy-ready trucks starting in 2027 as has been stated by both companies.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The memorandum also points out that hearsay—meaning a statement made out-of-court used to prove the truth of an assertion—may be considered in opposing a motion for summary judgment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Such is the life of someone in his occupation, whose importance intensifies on days like Thursday.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That resolution must address the root of the conflict: Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories captured in 1967.—
Daoud Kuttab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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President Donald Trump repeated his insistence that Apple manufacture iPhones in the U.S. or face 25% tariffs, a threat to boost the taxes on the tech giant's imports that are already projected to cost the company $900 million during April, May and June.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The boy was taken to Evanston Hospital at the grandmother’s insistence.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Then, a year later, came the moves up the coaching ladder with the Heat that included G League work with the Skyforce.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Leo full moon on the 12th encourages you to step into the spotlight, especially in your work or daily routines.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Government attorneys requested the dismissal of his asylum claim.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Speaking with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, the Broadway star discussed LuPone’s claim that the two women are not friends.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 May 2025
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The lawsuit accuses YouTube of inducing Connolly into breaching the employment agreement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Most people think of university faculty jobs as prestigious, as employment that comes with good pay, benefits and strong protections.—
Joseph Babcock,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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