How to Use pro in a Sentence

pro

1 of 3 noun
Definition of pronext
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  • He is a pro when it comes to household repairs.
  • She handled that tricky situation like an old pro.
  • The sixth-year pro is up to 170 tackles, which leads the NFL.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The Elmhurst resident retired from the sport in 2006 as a pro.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
  • There are a lot of pros that make these some of the best outdoor string lights, starting with the look.
    — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Brooke Shields and her daughter Rowan Henchy are self-care pros!
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
  • Among the tips from financial pros: Lock in the current high rates with a CD.
    — WSJ, 20 Apr. 2023
  • If the stain is still there, take your suede Vans to a shoe repair shop so a pro can take a look at them.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The biggest shock is Woods, who bogeys on his last hole for an 82, the worst score in his two decades as a pro.
    — Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Miller is a big-time rebounder who showed some skill against pros this past year in the G League.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023
  • The target amount of time to spend in the tub is two or three minutes, although pros last for as long as eleven.
    — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023
  • Head golf pro Bill Ebdon said the golf course is already tournament ready for the third edition of the event.
    — Mark Kazlowski, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Follow these Dallas pros’ fail-safe do’s and don’ts for getting the job hung.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Complete each task yourself or hire a pro to help check things off your to-do list.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The finals came down to two top Men’s pros playing with two top Senior pros.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Some wellness pros say that sitting is the new smoking.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Tom admired many of the top pros at the time, but his favorite was Mickelson, a lefty like Tom.
    — Christine Brennan, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Unlike those pros, April is terrified to be in front of the camera.
    — Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The tennis pro even pulls a Caddyshack move by kneeling down on the grass and gently hitting the ball with the top of her club.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
  • And now that his season is over (his 23rd year as an NFL pro), Brady is calling it quits again.
    — Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Ward aims to help attract new pros to the field and boost diversity.
    — Karen Idelson, Variety, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Boston has revitalized the Fever in her short time as a pro.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2023
  • To combat the super-abrasive mouths of blues, pros often add a length of 80-pound leader to their rigs.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 June 2023
  • While there are several pros, this is one of the most expensive items on our list for price per ounce.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Here’s advice from cleaning pros on how to find a detergent that will work for you.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
  • How to order like a pro Is everything a dollar at Daiso?
    — Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2023
  • While this stroller is relatively lightweight, our tester found that this was just as much of a con as a pro.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 25 July 2023
  • The famous tool can make anyone who is hair styling challenged feel like a total pro.
    — Danielle Tullo, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Murphy was a fun guy to talk to in the way of most skilled storytellers — and of Washington pros who charm members of the press for a living.
    — Ben Terris, Washington Post, 26 May 2023
  • Here are two pros to running on a treadmill versus outside on the pavement or trail.
    — Jennifer Cohen, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
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pro

2 of 3 adverb
  • Still, the former aide joined in as the crowd chanted pro-Evo slogans.
    — Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2020
  • Her spices, which are stored away from the stove because—pro tip!—the heat can hinder their shelf lives).
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Owen Power, the No. 1 overall pick in last month’s draft, will head back to Michigan rather than turn pro with the Sabres.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2021
  • Duarte's plan when Linda started boxing two years ago was to work her way back up and try to go pro.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2019
  • One is Keyshawn Davis, who turned pro earlier this year and was 3-0 before joining the Olympic team.
    — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2021
  • The only thing standing in the way of the small-market team drafting Lawrence is the junior’s decision to turn pro.
    — Mark Long, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Dad starred for one year at North Dakota before turning pro.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 Dec. 2019
  • Substantial time missed this season would make Beecher less likely to turn pro with the Bruins in the spring.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021
  • When Johnson and Bird went pro later that same year, their rivalry followed them, as did the fans.
    — Shannon Carlin, Time, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Four percent of the 300 players that voted said Pavelski could go pro in golf.
    — Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2022
  • When word spread that his flight had to be diverted because of the warrant, pro-Soro protests erupted in Abidjan.
    — David Bruckmeier, Quartz Africa, 13 Mar. 2020
  • Much of their decisions to go pro hinged upon schooling.
    — Jonathan Lee, Wired, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel are widely expected to turn pro.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Just last month, the tennis pro joined Kate Middleton to train with Wimbledon ball boys and girls in England.
    — Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • This season is Mascherin’s third with Texas, while Damiani is just turning pro this season.
    — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2021
  • When Horton was deciding whether to go pro out of high school in 2020, Kantrovitz and the Cubs were one of the teams to make a home visit before the pandemic.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2022
  • The 2019 first-round draft pick left Boston College late last month to turn pro, signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Wild.
    — Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Fall semester housing costs will be pro-rated to account for the later move-in date, GCU said.
    — Grace Oldham, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2020
  • Weah is returning to Minnesota on Sunday to turn pro next week, sources said.
    — Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021
  • Earning a degree is second and only if said athletes are not good enough to turn pro, which is almost all of them.
    — Chris Hays, orlandosentinel.com, 1 July 2021
  • One more unexpected guest, however, was pro skater Tony Hawk, who rocked the front row in a Dior logo sweater and acid-wash jeans.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 May 2022
  • Dufner went pro soon after graduation, and has five PGA tour wins to date.
    — Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Reed decided to wait on turning pro after a strong junior season and finale in the Peach Bowl against Pitt.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2022
  • Still, there’s a reason why some of the college’s best players, like Miami’s Greg Rousseau, opted out of this season to turn pro.
    — Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 10 Aug. 2020
  • There's a chance Chandler decides to go pro after a stellar junior season, but Louisville has the chance to bring back the bulk of an offense line that was the strength of the team this season.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 28 Dec. 2021
  • The red-hat wearing crowd showed its support with booming applause and pro-Trump chants throughout his remarks.
    — Ronald J. Hansen, azcentral, 19 Feb. 2020
  • Javier switched from outfielder to pitcher at 16, the age when many prospects from the Dominican Republic turn pro.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2022
  • When all else fails, pro-Trump sycophants like Regan and Hannity blame the messengers.
    — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 10 Mar. 2020
  • But for top players tempted to turn pro, such as Zhang, the chance to earn NIL income could become a fresh wrinkle in the decision-making process.
    — Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Oct. 2021
  • Holtmann said of Carton and Muhammad while explaining that Gaffney’s plan is likely to turn pro in some fashion.
    — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 14 Apr. 2020
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pro

3 of 3 noun or adjective
  • The sixth-year pro is up to 170 tackles, which leads the NFL.
    — Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Jan. 2024
  • She’s done her own stunts (in heels) and learned to ice skate like a pro.
    — Women's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The sweet and spicy glaze earned rave reviews from our Test Kitchen pros.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The Elmhurst resident retired from the sport in 2006 as a pro.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2023
  • There are a lot of pros that make these some of the best outdoor string lights, starting with the look.
    — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Brooke Shields and her daughter Rowan Henchy are self-care pros!
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
  • As Kruse points out, that’s exactly what the wine pros are there for.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Does his touring band play on the song or was he backed by studio pros?
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Paying a pro to do the work would be cheaper — as would buying a new piece of glass.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
  • But Stafford, a 15th-year pro, erred in the fourth quarter and had another pass picked off.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The target amount of time to spend in the tub is two or three minutes, although pros last for as long as eleven.
    — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 14 June 2023
  • There’s a work-life balance in play with some of these young guys, teaching them how to be good pros.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The 15th-year pro does not want Nacua to change his physical play and tone-setting ways.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023
  • This chill beach town is full of sun, sand, and waves for pros, kooks (beginners), and groms (kids) alike.
    — Yousra Attia, ELLE, 9 June 2023
  • Head golf pro Bill Ebdon said the golf course is already tournament ready for the third edition of the event.
    — Mark Kazlowski, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Millions have been gripped by the hacks shared daily by at-home pros, who are putting these products to the test.
    — Blake Bakkila, countryliving.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Though there are many pros, some will miss back support and cushioned seats.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The finals came down to two top Men’s pros playing with two top Senior pros.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Unlike those pros, April is terrified to be in front of the camera.
    — Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The 28-year-old tennis pro started off the season with 32 women.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Then there is the evolution of Myles Turner, who played his best season as a pro.
    — Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • One of our pet pro's dogs has been eating this food brand since puppyhood, and still can't seem to get enough.
    — Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2023
  • To combat the super-abrasive mouths of blues, pros often add a length of 80-pound leader to their rigs.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 June 2023
  • For aspiring pros there are high-level surf coaches, but what about the rest of us?
    — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2023
  • Advertisement The 15th-year pro appeared to be on his way when the Rams kicked a first-quarter field goal.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2023
  • When it was done, Gilbert looked around and saw that his friends from television were coaching top pros part time.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2023
  • His abilities as a run defender give him a very high floor as a pro.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Our air traffic controllers and weather pros are routing flights around the storms.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
  • How to order like a pro Is everything a dollar at Daiso?
    — Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2023
  • This conflicting advice is one reason to go with a pro for this job.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2023

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