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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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
Just like in all professions, people know each other.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That’s just how professions work.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Include any notable information or professions of different family members.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Technology is reshaping white-collar professions, and student debt continues to be a significant concern.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Hiring and turnover is a big issue, as child care is one of the lowest-paying professions in the country.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Reeves also advocates for funding initiatives that train men in HEAL professions — jobs in the fields of health, education, administration, and literacy — to mirror successful campaigns to recruit more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That’s just how professions work.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Include any notable information or professions of different family members.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Technology is reshaping white-collar professions, and student debt continues to be a significant concern.
—Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Hiring and turnover is a big issue, as child care is one of the lowest-paying professions in the country.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Reeves also advocates for funding initiatives that train men in HEAL professions — jobs in the fields of health, education, administration, and literacy — to mirror successful campaigns to recruit more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for professions
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South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, lawmakers and people attend a rally to condemn South Korean President’s surprise declarations of the martial law last night and to call for his resignation, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea December 4, 2024.Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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As the moon clashes with Venus, passionate declarations make things a bit awkward.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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People with occupations where they could be exposed to infected birds or other animals are at a greater risk of being infected by the bird flu.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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These occupations must require special knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree.Doug Melville, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Carrying Global Market Hopes Industry projections lend further weight to assertions that India may well carry the hopes of the wider crude market.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Throwing out data Nevertheless, there are some CEOs — a minority, but a vocal one — who keep saying remote and flexible work just doesn’t work; studies keep proving those assertions wrong.Sarah Green Carmichael, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Professions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professions. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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