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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Whether that’s due to the physicality, time commitment, or simply the yuck factor (looking at you, messy microwave), in these situations, you may be better served to enlist the pros.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
The result are raw scenes where the superstar ruminates on the pros and cons of fame.
—Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Instead, the pros advise beginning with the floor plan.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The 2025 season maybe a redshirt season in the pros for him, but there is intriguing upside as a long-term option at center.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
The result are raw scenes where the superstar ruminates on the pros and cons of fame.
—Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Instead, the pros advise beginning with the floor plan.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The 2025 season maybe a redshirt season in the pros for him, but there is intriguing upside as a long-term option at center.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Apr. 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 17 May. 2025.
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