1
as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
professed friendship while secretly plotting revenge
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2
as in to declare
to state clearly and strongly
the lonely woman professed her love in a series of letters to the soldier
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3
as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he professed his innocence to anyone who would listen
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Recent Examples of profess
On Wednesday, as the U.S. House of Representatives debated the big bill to cut taxes, cut social program spending, provide more money for immigration enforcement and the military, and increase the federal debt, Democrats professed outrage.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
Up until the last months of his life, Austin professed loyalty to Mexico.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Since then, the case has garnered intrigue from true-crime fans nationwide, and Read has amassed a legion of supporters who have held demonstrations professing her innocence.
Catch up here on Read's retrial.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
Up until the last months of his life, Austin professed loyalty to Mexico.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
You might feel called to profess your love, take next steps in your relationship, or start building your dream life in some actionable way.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Since then, the case has garnered intrigue from true-crime fans nationwide, and Read has amassed a legion of supporters who have held demonstrations professing her innocence.
Catch up here on Read's retrial.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for profess
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There were Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen pretending to make out.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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Dad is the one who's going to pretend to be a predator stalking the child and pretending to be a big, scary monster.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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Despite suspicions of foul play from both U.S. and Zambian officials, local police declared Bianca’s death the result of an accidental discharge of a firearm.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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The club insisted Isak was left behind because of a minor thigh problem but The Athletic reported on Thursday sources, speaking anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, indicated the forward favoured being omitted amid his uncertain future.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Experts have long assumed that the instrument had been destroyed or lost to history.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Complex Interagency Incident Management Team 9 (Gould) assumed command of the Marble Complex at 6:00 p.m. on July 5, 2025.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Acrobatics & tumbling asserts its athletic diversity, drawing on a wide range of strengths from its participants.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Brown denies the allegations, and her attorney asserts her innocence, while the city seeks restitution and damages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Police allege that early on the morning of June 27, Gupta called 911 from a short-term rental on NW 90th Street in El Portal — about 7 miles north of downtown Miami — to report that her child was drowning in the pool.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Prosecutors alleged Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, believed an apocalypse was imminent and people around them were evil zombies.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Much like a band might bring in a touring musician to test chemistry and capability before offering a permanent spot, businesses are using interim roles to simulate the pressure of the top job.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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Miami’s public-school system, one of the largest in the country, has made Gemini available to more than 100,000 high schoolers; teachers there are using it to simulate interactions with historical figures and provide immediate feedback on assignments.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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Indeed the film has become a cultural touchstone over the years, with many of the leading lights in the world of women’s soccer proclaiming Bend It Like Beckham as their main source of inspiration back in the day when the amateur antics of women playing soccer were laughed at.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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“Profess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profess. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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