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
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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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This was despite the insistence of Mayor Bass and the LAPD chief that the police wouldn’t be getting involved.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The Stars insistence on falling behind was going to get them.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Pouring cereal, a whistling kettle and the thwap of The Wall Street Journal signaled your work journey.—
Jacqueline Carr,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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One university, Oregon, is already facing an existing Title IX class action lawsuit that includes claims of inequitable treatment related to NIL opportunities and resources.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, which was a plaintiff in his suit, are able to amend some of the claims by June 23, the judge ruled.—
June 9,
CBS News,
9 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 20 Jun. 2025.
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