the pros
plural noun
US, somewhat informal
: the professional level of competition in a sport
He is playing in the pros now.
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Luckily, Japan has excellent next-day luggage delivery services, so pack an overnight carry-on and entrust oversized bags to the pros.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
In Moss, who turns 22 in August, the Pittsburgh Pirates get a righty first baseman who gets on base but hasn’t hit for much power in the pros and a 28-year-old lefty reliever in Sisk.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each provider, comparing their plan structures, data policies, promotional offers and customer support.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 31 July 2025
That change meant college athletes can make millions of dollars without leaving for the pros.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
In Moss, who turns 22 in August, the Pittsburgh Pirates get a righty first baseman who gets on base but hasn’t hit for much power in the pros and a 28-year-old lefty reliever in Sisk.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each provider, comparing their plan structures, data policies, promotional offers and customer support.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 31 July 2025
That change meant college athletes can make millions of dollars without leaving for the pros.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the pros
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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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