1
as in declarations
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 occupations
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 professions
Vulnerable professions include legal assistants, proofreaders, telephone operators and insurance claims clerks.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 May 2026
This is already being seen in some professions previously predicted to be replaced by AI.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Across these professions, and the others that follow, there is a consistent focus on helping people move forward, solving real problems and staying grounded in work that feels meaningful.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
In contrast, the licensing bodies governing dozens of other professions in California, including doctors, nurses, police officers and lawyers, make the reasons that disciplinary actions were imposed easily accessible on their websites.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
This shortage is part of what drives Maryland’s shortages in construction, health care, education, and other skilled professions.
—Robert E. Buchanan, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The art industry comprises an incredibly diverse tapestry of experts in all sorts of professions.
—The Editors Of Artnews, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
As a remedy, media professions should find various ways to increase the college education and training, recruitment, hiring, professional development, pay equity, and promotion of more diverse groups of people who are underrepresented in their organization.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Just like in all professions, people know each other.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 May 2026
This is already being seen in some professions previously predicted to be replaced by AI.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Across these professions, and the others that follow, there is a consistent focus on helping people move forward, solving real problems and staying grounded in work that feels meaningful.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
In contrast, the licensing bodies governing dozens of other professions in California, including doctors, nurses, police officers and lawyers, make the reasons that disciplinary actions were imposed easily accessible on their websites.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
This shortage is part of what drives Maryland’s shortages in construction, health care, education, and other skilled professions.
—Robert E. Buchanan, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The art industry comprises an incredibly diverse tapestry of experts in all sorts of professions.
—The Editors Of Artnews, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
As a remedy, media professions should find various ways to increase the college education and training, recruitment, hiring, professional development, pay equity, and promotion of more diverse groups of people who are underrepresented in their organization.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Just like in all professions, people know each other.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professions
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Forensic testing can identify naturally occurring chemical markers within materials themselves, per the report—what Oritain said gives companies a way to substantiate sourcing claims beyond supplier declarations and audit paperwork.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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False declarations are fined up to $10,000 per day.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Goldman economists use a version of the Lazear-Spletzer mismatch index, which captures the share of job seekers who would need to be reallocated across occupations to equalize labor market tightness.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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My occupations have given me a happy, humble, quiet life, but always nagging in the back of my mind has been a case of impostor syndrome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The case for this argument is made even more compelling by appealing to neuroscience as the evidence base for these assertions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Note, too, that since there have been several bold assertions that the market was in another 1999 moment over the past decade or so.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Professions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professions. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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