pros-
a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.
pros-
1 American-
a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.
proskomide.
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a combining form meaning “in front of; forward,” used in the formation of compound words.
prosencephalon.
pros.
2
American
abbreviation
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proscenium.
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prosody.
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Under such protection, the young artist had every pros- Page xiv pect of a brilliant career in the capital.
From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 by Fanny Burney
The Scripture saith, “He that covereth his sins shall not pros- per.”
From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Mary Baker Eddy
It was the intelligence assignment of a lifetime, one that insured a peaceful and pros- perous retirement for Alex.
From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau
The immediate foreground presented a very cheering pros-
From Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green by Cuthbert Bede
Not so much in deference to the implicit threats issued him by Alex, over computer and untraceable of course, but by the pros- pect of continued income.
From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau
“It doesn’t make any sense without a CBA like they have in the pros. The CBA is where fines and such are negotiated and allowed,” one Reddit user wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
“There’s pros. There’s cons. It doesn’t matter—it’s coming.”
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
“I know we didn’t get to where we wanted. I get that. But their professionalism, their work ethic, their commitment to being pros. It was a joy to be around.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2023
“I wasn’t ready to make that jump to the pros. And financially, I wasn’t able to make that jump.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 3, 2021
“It’s real important. It’s all I ever wanted to do. I want to make it in the pros. “
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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